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Jawhar al-Siqilli
Fatimid military leader
Years: 910 - 992
Jawhar ibn Abdallah, surnamed al-Siqilli ("the Sicilian"), al-Rumi ("the Greek"), al-Saqlabi ("the Slav"), al-Katib ("the Chancellor") and al-Qaid ("the General"), (born early 10th century, died 992), is the most important military leader in Fatimid history.
He leads the conquest of North Africa and of Egypt, founds the city of Cairo and the great al-Azhar mosque.
