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Al-Adil I (Saphadin)

Type Figure Region Egypt Time c. 1145–1218 Also known as Safadin、Al-Adil I

Saladin's younger brother; born c. 1145, he governed Egypt, supplied his brother's wars, became Ayyubid sultan in 1200, and died in 1218.

Timeline

  1. c. 1145–1183Syria · SyriaServed under his brother Saladin during the Zengid and Ayyubid expansions, fought the Crusaders and local powers, and gradually took charge of administrative and financial affairs.
  2. 1183–1193Cairo · EgyptFrom the 1180s he effectively governed Egypt, supplying provisions and troops for the Battle of Hattin and the Third Crusade; between 1181 and 1190 he was the key logistical hub of Saladin's war machine.
  3. 1193–1218Damascus · SyriaAfter Saladin's death he first served as regent for his sons and mediated their quarrels; after the death of Saladin's son al-Aziz in 1198 he gradually removed the young heirs and became Ayyubid sultan in 1200, ruling until his death in 1218.

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