Yaqub Al-Mansur - Death and Heritage

Death and Heritage

He died in Marrakech, Morocco.

His victory in Alarcos was remembered for centuries later, when the tide of war turned against the Muslim side. It is recounted by the historian Abou Mohammed Salah ben Abd el-Halim of Granada in his 1326 "Roudh el-Kartas" ("History of the Rulers of Morocco").

The town of Moulay Yacoub, outside of Fez, Morocco, is named after Al-Mansur, and is best known for its therapeutic hot springs.

Preceded by
Abu Ya'qub Yusuf
Almohad dynasty
1184–1199
Succeeded by
Muhammad an-Nasir

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