Person

Amr ibn al-'As

عمرو بن العاص

Abu al-As

573 CE – 664 CE(aged ~91) Quraysh

Military leader and governor known for leading the conquest of Egypt.

Significance

Commander and governor in early Islamic conquests

Reputation in tradition

mixed in tradition

Stated motivation

Expansion of Muslim rule
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