Abu Said Uthman III: Biography, Facts and Career
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Abu Said Uthman III (Arabic: أبو سعيد عثمان ثالث المريني) (Abu Said Uthman ibn Abi l-Abbas ibn Abi Salim), (1383 – 21 October 1420) was Marinid sultan from 19 March 1398 to 1420, the last effective ruler of that dynasty. He ascended to the throne at the age of sixteen. He succeeded his brother, Abu Amir Abdallah ibn Ahmad. His forces were involved in an unsuccessful attempt to acquire Gibraltar from the Emirate of Granada in 1410. In 1415 the Portuguese seized the port of Ceuta. Abu Said Uthman III failed in an attempt to recover Ceuta, and was shortly after assassinated. His vizier gained control of the kingdom, establishing the Wattasid dynasty rulers.
Quick facts about Abu Said Uthman III
- Full name: Abu Said Uthman III
- Born: 1383-01-01
- Nationality: Marinid dynasty
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2688156
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Who is Abu Said Uthman III?
Abu Said Uthman III (Arabic: أبو سعيد عثمان ثالث المريني) (Abu Said Uthman ibn Abi l-Abbas ibn Abi Salim), (1383 – 21 October 1420) was Marinid sultan from 19 March 1398 to 1420, the last effective ruler of that dynasty.
What nationality is Abu Said Uthman III?
Abu Said Uthman III is Marinid dynasty.
When was Abu Said Uthman III born?
Abu Said Uthman III was born on 1383-01-01.
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