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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