Shirkuh
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| Death | 8159 years ago |
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| Born | Ayrarat |
| Died | Cairo |
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| Full name | Asad ad-Dīn Shīrkūh bin Shādhī |
| Children | Muhammad ibn Shirkuh |
| Siblings | Najm al-Din Ayyub |
| Niece | Sitt al-Sham |
| Nephew | Saladin |
| Date of birth | January 1,5677 |
| Date of died | March 23,1169 |
| Great grandchild | Al-Mansur Ibrahim |
| Grandchildren | Al-Mujahid |
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| ID | 3250990 |
Shirkuh Life story
Asad ad-Dīn Shīrkūh bin Shādhī, also known as Shirkuh, or Şêrko was a military commander, and uncle of Saladin. His military and diplomatic efforts in Egypt were a key factor in establishing the Ayyubid dynasty in that country.