Abd al-Malik of Morocco
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Abd al-Malik of Morocco was a 16th-century Saadi sultan known for modernizing his army with Ottoman support and defeating the Portuguese king Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir.
All labels observed (6)
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Target entity: Abd al-Malik of Morocco Context triple: [Sebastian I of Portugal, opponent, Abd al-Malik of Morocco]
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Abdelaziz of Morocco
Abdelaziz of Morocco was a late 19th- and early 20th-century sultan whose troubled reign was marked by internal unrest, foreign intervention, and the gradual loss of Moroccan sovereignty leading up to the French Protectorate.
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Sultan Abdallah of Morocco
Sultan Abdallah of Morocco was an 18th-century Alaouite ruler who reigned intermittently over Morocco during a period of internal dynastic conflict and shifting regional power.
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Idris II of Morocco
Idris II of Morocco was an early 9th-century Idrisid ruler who consolidated Islamic rule in northern Morocco and is traditionally credited with making Fez a major political and religious center.
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Hassan I of Morocco
Hassan I of Morocco was a 19th-century sultan known for his efforts to modernize the country, strengthen central authority, and defend Moroccan sovereignty amid growing European influence.
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Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco
Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco was the early 20th-century Moroccan monarch whose reign ended with the establishment of the French Protectorate, after which he abdicated and lived in exile.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Abd al-Malik of Morocco Target entity description: Abd al-Malik of Morocco was a 16th-century Saadi sultan known for modernizing his army with Ottoman support and defeating the Portuguese king Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir.
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Abdelaziz of Morocco
Abdelaziz of Morocco was a late 19th- and early 20th-century sultan whose troubled reign was marked by internal unrest, foreign intervention, and the gradual loss of Moroccan sovereignty leading up to the French Protectorate.
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Sultan Abdallah of Morocco
Sultan Abdallah of Morocco was an 18th-century Alaouite ruler who reigned intermittently over Morocco during a period of internal dynastic conflict and shifting regional power.
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Idris II of Morocco
Idris II of Morocco was an early 9th-century Idrisid ruler who consolidated Islamic rule in northern Morocco and is traditionally credited with making Fez a major political and religious center.
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Hassan I of Morocco
Hassan I of Morocco was a 19th-century sultan known for his efforts to modernize the country, strengthen central authority, and defend Moroccan sovereignty amid growing European influence.
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Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco
Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco was the early 20th-century Moroccan monarch whose reign ended with the establishment of the French Protectorate, after which he abdicated and lived in exile.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
16th-century monarch
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Muslim ⓘ Saadi dynasty ruler ⓘ Sultan of Morocco ⓘ |
| ally | Ottoman Empire ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Abdelmalek of Morocco
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linked to:
Abd al-Malik of Morocco
Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik ⓘ
linked to:
Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik I
|
| birthPlace | Morocco ⓘ |
| brother |
Abu Abdallah Mohammed II
ⓘ
Ahmad al-Mansur ⓘ |
| burialPlace |
Saadian Tombs (attributed)
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linked to:
Saadian Tombs
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| country | Morocco ⓘ |
| deathCause | illness ⓘ |
| deathDate | 1578 ⓘ |
| deathPlace |
near Ksar el-Kebir
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northern Morocco ⓘ |
| dynasty | Saadi dynasty ⓘ |
| era | 16th century ⓘ |
| father | Mohammed al-Shaykh ⓘ |
| historicalRegion |
Maghreb
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linked to:
North Africa
|
| implemented |
Ottoman-style infantry corps
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use of firearms and artillery in Moroccan forces ⓘ |
| inConflictWith |
Portugal
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Sebastian I of Portugal ⓘ |
| knownFor |
alliance with the Ottoman Empire
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introducing Ottoman-style military organization in Morocco ⓘ modernizing the Moroccan army ⓘ |
| language | Arabic ⓘ |
| militarySupportFrom |
Ottoman Empire
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Ottoman officers and artillery ⓘ |
| notableAchievement |
defeat of a European king on Moroccan soil
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short but transformative reign ⓘ |
| notableEvent | Battle of Alcácer Quibir ⓘ |
| notableWork | military and administrative reforms in Morocco ⓘ |
| participantIn | Battle of Alcácer Quibir ⓘ |
| politicalGoal |
align Morocco with the Ottoman Empire
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limit Portuguese influence in Morocco ⓘ restore Saadi control over Morocco ⓘ |
| positionHeld | Sultan of Morocco ⓘ |
| predecessor | Abu Abdallah Mohammed II ⓘ |
| reignEnd | 1578 ⓘ |
| reignStart | 1576 ⓘ |
| religion | Islam ⓘ |
| residence | Marrakesh ⓘ |
| successor | Ahmad al-Mansur ⓘ |
| title | Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik I ⓘ |
| victoryOver |
Portuguese army at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir
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Sebastian I of Portugal ⓘ |
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Subject: Abd al-Malik of Morocco Description of subject: Abd al-Malik of Morocco was a 16th-century Saadi sultan known for modernizing his army with Ottoman support and defeating the Portuguese king Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir.
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