Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman

Moroccan Sultan and military leader

Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman - Moroccan Sultan and military leader
Born

1297
728 years ago

Died

May 24th, 1351
673 years ago — 54 years old

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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