Saladin
c. 1137–1193
Sultan who recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
Saladin (c. 1137–1193) was a sultan, born in Tikrit and died in Damascus.
- Known as
- Sultan
- Category
- Leaders & Baddies
- Born
- c. 1137, Tikrit
- Died
- 1193, Damascus
Alive at the same time as Saladin
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