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Al-Aziz Uthman

Type Figure Region Egypt Time 1172–1198 Also known as Al-Aziz, Sultan of Egypt

Saladin's son, he ruled Egypt and succeeded as its sultan in 1193 until his death in 1198, while managing family succession disputes.

Timeline

  1. 1186–1192Cairo · CairoWhile Saladin campaigned in Syria he governed Egypt, overseeing finances, the navy and control of Red Sea routes, and providing a rear base for the Crusader wars.
  2. 1193–1198Cairo · CairoAfter Saladin's death he succeeded as sultan of Egypt, coordinating the division of territories with his uncle al-Adil and his brother al-Afdal, and continued to exert military pressure on the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

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