Historical Figure
Nur al-Din (Nur al-Din Zengi)
Zengid
Al-Malik al-Adil Abu al-Qasim Nūr al-Dīn Maḥmūd bin Imad al-Dīn Zengī, commonly known as Nur ad-Din or Nureddin, and al-Malik al-Adil, was a Turkoman member of the Zengid dynasty, who ruled the Syrian province of the Seljuk Empire. He reigned from 1146 to 1174. He is regarded as an important figure of the Second Crusade.
Connection to Damascus
Ruled from Damascus after capturing it in 1154; died there; built numerous monuments including the Nur al-Din Mausoleum.
Known for
Unified Syria; laid foundations for Saladin's success; patron of architecture.
Lifespan
1118 – 1174-05-15
Biography
Al-Malik al-Adil Abu al-Qasim Nūr al-Dīn Maḥmūd bin Imad al-Dīn Zengī, commonly known as Nur ad-Din or Nureddin, and al-Malik al-Adil, was a Turkoman member of the Zengid dynasty, who ruled the Syrian province of the Seljuk Empire. He reigned from 1146 to 1174. He is regarded as an important figure of the Second Crusade.