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969 CE

969 CE in world history: 2 events, 4 deaths and 2 states that came to an end. 391 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Campaign

    Fatimid conquest of Egypt

    The Fatimid conquest of Egypt in 969 CE was led by the general Jawhar al-Siqilli, who took the country with little resistance from the weakened Ikhshidid regime.

ProfileState304 states with a known seat in 969 CEOpen the atlas at 969 CE →

In the profiles

  • Fatimid CaliphateGeneral Jawhar al-Siqilli conquers Egypt; Cairo is founded north of Fustat

Died in 969 CE 4

States that came to an end 2

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