Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman

Moroccan Sultan and military leader

Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman - Leaders & Politicians born 1297
Born

1297
729 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Morocco

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Ruled as sultan of the Marinid dynasty in Morocco. Led military campaigns against the Castilian and Aragonese forces during the Reconquista. Expanded Moroccan territory and influence in North Africa. Presided over a period marked by both military engagements and cultural patronage.

Defeated Aragonese forces at the Battle of Tétouan

Strengthened the Marinid empire's political influence

Promoted trade and architecture in Morocco

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