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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