Salahuddin Ayyubi Animated English Series Ep1 p1

 Salāh-ed-Dīn Ayyūbi) (c. 1138 - March 4, 1193), better known in the
Western world as Saladin, was a Kurdish. Muslim, who became the first
Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He led Islamic opposition to the Franks
and other European Crusaders in the Levant. At the height of his power, he
ruled over Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Hejaz, and Yemen.

He led the Muslims against the Crusaders and eventually recaptured
Palestine from the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem after his victory
in the Battle of Hattin. As such, he is a notable figure in Kurdish,
Arab, and Muslim culture.

His chivalrous behavior was noted by Christian chroniclers, especially
in the accounts of the siege of Kerak in Moab, and despite being the
nemesis of the Crusaders he won the respect of many of them, including
Richard the Lionheart; rather than becoming a hated figure in Europe,
he became a celebrated example of the principles of chivalry.