Selim al-Toumi
Selim al-Toumi at-Thabiti (died 1516) was the last amir of Algiers, reigning from 1510 until his death.[1]
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1510, the Spanish of Castile established a presence on Peñón of Algiers, a small island near Algiers,[2] compelling the new amir Selim to sign a treaty and pay tribute. The island was fortified with advanced military technology, and Selim was obligated to travel to Spain to swear allegiance to King Ferdinand II of Aragon, a period coinciding with the rising influence of the Barbary Corsairs in the region.[3]
Around this time, Selim became aware of the Assassins' existence and offered to turn a blind eye to their activities in Algiers, provided that a group of Ottoman Assassins would protect a community of Moors living in Penon from the Spanish forces that occupied the island.[2]
By 1516, Selim had invited the Barbary Corsair Aruj al-Din Barbarossa to assist in his endeavor to expel the Spanish. Barbarossa betrayed Selim however, killing him in September of that year. Barbarossa would go on to procure power for himself.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Zaphira on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Mediterranean Defense: "An Eye For A Helping Hand"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kingdoms of North Africa - Algeria. History Files. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved on 7 January 2024.