Royalty in Jerusalem

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 130 to 1187. The most recorded lives are Saladin, Hadrian and Umar ibn al-Khattab.

Notable people

1. Saladin

   in 1187

   2 moments here

   Kurdish military commander, founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, and sultan of Egypt and Syria. Born at Tikrit, Saladin rose through the Zengid…

2. Hadrian

   from 130 to 133

   2 moments here

   Roman emperor from 117 to 138. Hadrian traveled extensively through the Roman Empire, inspecting frontiers and armies, intervening in provincial…

3. Umar ibn al-Khattab

   in 637

   1 moment here

   Umar ibn al-Khattab (c. 584–644) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from 634 until his assassination.…

Moments

1. 130 Travels through Judaea and Arabia toward Egypt Hadrian
2. 133 Returns to Palestine during the revolt Hadrian
3. 637 Acceptance of Jerusalem's surrender Umar ibn al-Khattab
4. 1187 Arrives outside Jerusalem Saladin
5. 1187 Moves camp to the Mount of Olives Saladin

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