An-Nàssir Hàssan 1330 – 1361

Biography

An-Nàssir Hàssan was born on January 1, 1330, in Cairo, during a transformative period in Egypt’s history. He came of age within the Mamluk sultanate, the military system that governed Egypt and shaped the region for centuries. His life would span just three decades, yet he would leave a lasting mark on his realm through his leadership and vision.

In 1347, at a remarkably young age, An-Nàssir Hàssan ascended to the sultanate of Egypt, a position of immense responsibility and influence. He ruled during a pivotal era of Mamluk power, navigating the complex political and military landscape that defined his time. His fourteen-year reign witnessed significant developments in Egyptian governance and culture.

An-Nàssir Hàssan remained in Cairo throughout his life, the great city serving as both his birthplace and his center of power. He died on March 25, 1361, in his native Cairo, ending a reign that had shaped the sultanate’s trajectory. Though his time was cut short, his legacy endured within the institutional memory of the Mamluk system and the historical record of Egypt.