Lifespan of Saladin: Born 1137 Died 1193 (jan 1, 1137 – jan 1, 1193)
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In 1169 C.E. Saladin and his armies took control of Egypt and he made himself sultan. This takeover effectively ended the Fatimid dynasty. Also established control over Syria and took the offensive against the Christian states in the Middle East.
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