Saladin
Salāh-ed-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb, 1137–93, sultan of Egypt and Syria 1175–93: opponent of Crusaders.
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Furthermore, there was a rampant power struggle in Egyptian politics between the successors of Saladin.
Mamluks: The Incredible Islamic Slave-Warriors of Egypt | Dattatreya Mandal | June 23, 2022 | Realm of HistoryOtis, who tells me he was called “Saladin” on the inside, has taken an almost tragically circuitous route in getting here.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the valour of Europe was of no avail, the contrivance of the sea, the cunning of Genoa must bring down Saladin.
Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa | Edward HuttonNow, Saladin had failed to carry out the terms of the surrender of Acre.
With Spurs of Gold | Frances Nimmo GreeneThey related that the town had been taken by Saladin, and that only the citadel yet held out.
With Spurs of Gold | Frances Nimmo Greene
"The talisman—the powerful remedy, royal brother," said King Richard to Saladin.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of EducationBut whatever other terms Richard demands of Saladin, shall be as willingly yielded as yonder fountain yields its waters.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of Education
British Dictionary definitions for Saladin
/ (ˈsælədɪn) /
Arabic name Salah-ed-Din Yusuf ibn-Ayyub. ?1137–93, sultan of Egypt and Syria and opponent of the Crusaders. He defeated the Christians near Tiberias (1187) and captured Acre, Jerusalem, and Ashkelon. He fought against Richard I of England and Philip II of France during the Third Crusade (1189–92)
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Cultural definitions for Saladin
[ (sal-uh-din) ]
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