Moses Georgios of Makuria

Moses
King of Dotawo
King of the Alodians and Makurians
Mural from Faras Cathedral depicting King Moses Georgios
King of Makuria
Reign1155– c. 1198
PredecessorGeorgios V
SuccessorGeorgios VI
King of Alodia
Reignc. 1170?– c. 1198
PredecessorPaulos
Bornc. 1130
Diedc. 1203
FatherPaulos
MotherMaria
ReligionCoptic Orthodox Christianity

Moses (Old Nubian: ⲙⲟⲩⲥⲏⲥ, romanized: mouses), erroneously called Moses Georgios, was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria. During his reign it is believed that the crown of Alodia was also under the control of Makuria. He is mostly known for his conflict with Saladin.


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