Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Zangi Biography and Timeline

Follow Zangi through 4 dated historical records for Turkey.

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Zangi, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1126–1144Years on this page

1126

Governor

Governor of Basra · Basra · Government / Government of Turkey

Appointed Governor of Basra

Role range: 1126-1126

1127

Governor

Governor of Mosul · Mosul · Government / Government of Turkey

Appointed Governor of Mosul

Role range: 1127-1146

1127

Succession

Sultan · House / House of Zangi

Succeeds as Sultan of Syria. Succeeds as Sultan of Mesopotamia

1144

Capture of Edessa

Sultan · Edessa · Warfare / Military

Captures the Christian Crusader State of Edessa in the Holy Land

Records, sources and methodology

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