THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Shirkuh
Kurdish Zengid general and uncle of Saladin
Shirkuh was born approximate in Ayrarat and died on March 30, 1169.
Born
approximate
Died: March 30, 1169
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No external source identified
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Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.
- Birthplace
- Ayrarat
- Professions
- military leader, politician
- Citizenship
- Fatimid Caliphate, Seljuk Empire
More about Shirkuh
Family
- Sibling
- Najm ad-Din Ayyub
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Questions people ask
Where was Shirkuh born?
Shirkuh was born in Ayrarat.
When did Shirkuh die?
Shirkuh died on March 30, 1169.