Saladin
General
Saladin was the founding ruler of the Ayyubid Sultanate and the most prominent Muslim commander of the crusading era.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub |
| Born | c. 1137 |
| Died | 1193 |
| Era | High Middle Ages |
| Role | Sultan and commander |
| Allegiance | Ayyubid Sultanate |
| Known For | Victory at Hattin and recapture of Jerusalem |
| Major Conflicts | Third Crusade theater |
| Historical Significance | Central figure of 12th-century Levantine warfare |
Historical Context
Saladin unified major Muslim territories in Egypt and Syria before confronting Crusader states.
Role in Key Events
He defeated Crusader forces at Battle of Hattin, 1187 and opposed western kings during Siege of Acre, 1189-1191 and Battle of Arsuf, 1191.
Legacy
Saladin remains one of the most studied military and political leaders of the medieval Middle East.
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