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Shirkuh

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Death8160 years ago
Born Ayrarat
DiedCairo
Egypt
Full nameAsad ad-Dīn Shīrkūh bin Shādhī
Children Muhammad ibn Shirkuh
Siblings Najm al-Din Ayyub
Niece Sitt al-Sham
Nephew Saladin
Date of birth January 1,5677
Date of died March 23,1169
Great grandchild Al-Mansur Ibrahim
Grandchildren Al-Mujahid
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Date of Upd.
ID3250990
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Shirkuh Life story


Asad ad-Dīn Shīrkūh bin Shādhī, also known as Shirkuh, or Şêrko was a military commander, and uncle of Saladin. His military and diplomatic efforts in Egypt were a key factor in establishing the Ayyubid dynasty in that country.

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