Qutuz

Historical eventOctober 241260

Qutuz

Qutuz (bust pictured), the sultan of Egypt, was assassinated and replaced by fellow Mamluk leader Baybars.

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When
Sunday, October 24 1260766 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1260s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1260.

What happened

Sayf ad-Din Qutuz, also romanized as Kutuz or Kotuz and fully al-Malik al-Muẓaffar Sayf ad-Dīn Quṭuz, was the Mamluk Sultan of Egypt. He reigned as Sultan for less than a year, from 1259 until his assassination in 1260, but served as the de facto ruler for two decades.

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When did Qutuz happen?

October 24 1260 — 766 years ago, on a Sunday.

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