Yusuf I
Almohad Caliph and leader of a dynasty
Born
1135
890 years ago
Died
October 14th, 1184
841 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Morocco
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Governed as the Almohad Caliph from 1163 until 1184. Expanded territories across North Africa and into the Iberian Peninsula. Focused on unifying Muslim lands under his rule and promoting religious orthodoxy. Fostered an era of cultural and intellectual growth within his empire.
Expanded the Almohad Empire
Consolidated control over North Africa
Promoted architectural and cultural developments
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