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Saladin

By jschromm
  • Jan 1, 1138

    Saladin is Born

    Saladin is Born
    Saladin is born in 1138. (Knight) He is born in the small town of Tikrit in modern day Iraq. (Axelrod) Saladin is born Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub. (Knight) Salah ad-Din means he who honors faith and Yusuf ibn Ayyub means Joseph son of Job. (Stanley)
  • Jan 1, 1138

    Conrad III

    Conrad III
    Conrad III becomes the Holy Roman Emporer. He holds imperial power until 1152. (Timeline)
  • Apr 2, 1139

    Second Lateran Council

    Second Lateran Council
    Pope Innocent II called the Second Lateran Council to deal with seversl problems created by Anacletus II. A schism occured in the church because of Anacletus II but Anaclletus dies in 1138. (TImeline)
  • Jan 1, 1151

    Change of Scenery

    Change of Scenery
    Saladin moves to the city of Aleppo. His uncle, Shirkuh ,lives there. Shirkuh serves under the Syrian king, Nur ad-Din. (Knight)
  • Jan 1, 1151

    Toltec Empire

    Toltec Empire
    The Toltec Empire collapses in Mexico. (Timeline)
  • Jan 1, 1155

    Saladin and Nur ad-Din

    Saladin and Nur ad-Din
    Nur ad-Din takes Saladin under his wing. Saladin is brought into Nur ad-Din innermost circle. (Knight) This prepares Saladin for the leadership role he will one day take on.
  • Jan 1, 1161

    China

    China
    Explosives are used in China in battle.
  • Jan 1, 1169

    Vizier of Egypt

    Vizier of Egypt
    Saladin's uncle, Shirkuh , dies as the vizier of Egypt and the power is passed down to Saladin. Saladin is put in a tough spot because he is given land that is Nur ad-Din without Nur ad-Din permission. Many saw it as a grab for power. They nicknamed Saladin "The dog who barks at his master" (Staneley).
  • Jan 1, 1173

    Internal problems in England

    Internal problems in England
    Eleanor of Aquitaine leads a plot against King Henry II which fails.
  • Jan 1, 1174

    Death of Nur ad-Din

    Death of Nur ad-Din
    Nur ad-Din's death helped Saladin greatly. Saladin was saved from all out war with Nur ad-Din. Nur ad-Din's death also leads to Saladin taking power. Nur ad-din's sons begin a civil war for power and Saladin jumps in. (Stanley)
  • Jan 1, 1182

    France

    France
    Phillip II bans the Jews from France. (Timeline)
  • Jan 1, 1185

    Civil War Ends

    Civil War Ends
    Saladin ends the war as the victor. He now controls a large empire. The largest Muslim Empire in many years. (Stanley)
  • Jan 1, 1187

    First Frankish Confrontation

    First Frankish Confrontation
    A Frankish knight attacked a Muslim caravan even though they were at peace. Saladin retaliates by attacking the knight's castle while he is away. His wife is captured. (Stanley)
  • Jan 1, 1189

    Third Crusade Begins

    Third Crusade Begins
    The Holy Land is attacked by the French, the German, and the English. The French and the German leave soon after but the English stay for three years.
  • Jan 1, 1192

    End of Third Crusade

    End of Third Crusade
    The third crusade ends and Saladin is the victor. He makes peace with King Richard who then attempts to return to England.
  • Jan 1, 1193

    Saladin Dies

    Saladin Dies
    Saladin dies soon after the end of the crusade. He dies in Damascus as the revered leader of the Muslim world. (Axelrod)