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People of Medieval Africa

Individuals and cultural groups of interest who made an impact on Africa in the Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History: Africa
From your About.com Guide, a small but growing collection of individuals who lived in Africa or impacted its history in some way. Each page provides brief info about the individual and why he was important in history, as well as useful websites, books, and other resources.
Shagrat al-Durr
A brief bio of the woman who took the title of Sultan, regrouped the Egyptian forces and wrested Damietta back from the Crusaders. From the Women in World History Curriculum.

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