Saladin
by Jackson Lyons

Important Facts

• Born: about 1138 tiKrit, Iraq
• Died: March 4, 1193, Damascus, Syria
• Buried: Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria
• Spouse: Ismat ad-Din Khatun
• he was also known as SalAH ad-DIn YUsuf ibn AyyUb

Early Life

• He was married at 14
• His father, Ayyub, was rich so he did not have to worry about any financial or social problems

Life in saladin's time

• Children had adult responsibilities at an early age.
• Music was part of everyday life in medieval times
• music was listened to between and during meal courses (they believed it helped digest food)

Saladin had a formal education in baalbek and Damascus in 1143 because his father became governor of baalbek

saladin's accomplishments

• he led the third crusade
• He was born into a Kurdish, sunni a military family
• He captured damascus

saladin is a historical figure because his empire united egypt and syria. He also led the third Crusade. he studied the Quran and theology along with astronomy, mathematics, and law.

interesting facts on saladin

• his real name of Yusuf ibn Ayyub means son of job
• his enemies worshiped him as the marvel of his time
• he was the first to use horse archers

The third crusade was also known as The Kings' Crusade, It was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. it lasted from 1189 to 1192.

bibliography

• Saladin. "Saladin | Ayyubid Sultan." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2015.
• http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/saladin-6161.php

bibliography

• http://history1600.weebly.com/childhood.html
• https://prezi.com/4k2ofmfav7oy/musicians-in-medieval-times/
• http://www.history.com/topics/saladin

Bibliography

• http://salahal-din.weebly.com/fun-facts.hhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batt... tml
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Arsuf
• http://www.whyislam.org/muslim-world/salahuddin-ayyubi-saladin/