Amru-Ibn-Aas
Amru-Ibn-Aas (died c.663) was a famous Arabian warrior who, after bitter opposition to Mohammed, ultimately became one of the prophet's chosen supporters.
From Mohammed's successor, Abu-Bekr, he obtained a command in the army of Syria. He fought at the battle of Aiznadin and distinguished himself at the sieges of Damascus and Jerusalem. During 638-640 he led a conquest of Egypt, which terminated in the capture of the city of Alexandria.
Here, it is claimed, he was responsible for the destruction of the Alexandrian library (although this charge has never been proved). He showed great ability in the administration of Egypt and interested himself in many public works, including the construction of a canal between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean
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