Brian Saunders (weightlifter)
Brian Saunders( date of birth and death unknown) was a male weightlifter who competed for England.
Malik-Shah I
Jalāl al-Dawla Mu'izz al-Dunyā Wa'l-Din Abu'l-Fatḥ ibn Alp Arslān (8 August 1055 – 19 November 1092, full name:), better known by his regnal name of Malik-Shah I , was Sultan of the Seljuq Empire from 1072 to 1092.
During his youth, he spent his time participating in the campaigns of his father Alp Arslan, along the latter's "vizier" Nizam al-Mulk.
During one of such campaigns in 1072, Alp Arslan was fatally wounded and died only a few days later.
After that, Malik-Shah was crowned as the new sultan of the empire, however, Malik-Shah did not access the throne peacefully, and had to fight his uncle Qavurt, who claimed the throne.
Although Malik-Shah was the nominal head of the Seljuq state, the "vizier" Nizam al-Mulk held near absolute power during his reign.
Malik-Shah spent the rest of his reign waging war against the Karakhanids on the eastern side, and establishing order in the Caucasus.
Malik-Shah's death to this day remains under dispute; according to some scholars, he was poisoned by the Caliph, while others say that he was poisoned by the supporters of Nizam al-Mulk.
Malik-Shah II
Malik- Shah II or Mu'izz ad- Din Malik Shah II was Seljuq Sultan in Baghdad during 1105.
He was the grandson of Malik Shah I, and was theoretically the head of the dynasty, although his relative Ahmed Sanjar in Khorasan probably held more effective power.
He was deposed and killed by his uncle Muhammed Tapar.
Al-Muqtadi
Al- Muqtadi"( 1056 – February 1094)"( Arabic: المقتدي' the follower') was the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad from 1075 to 1094.
He succeeded his grandfather Caliph Al- Qa'im in 1075 as the twenty- seventh Abbasid Caliph.
He was born to Muhammad, the son of Caliph Al- Qa'im, and an Armenian slave girl.
He was honored by the Seljuk Sultan Malik Shah, during whose reign the Caliphate was recognized throughout the extending range of Seljuk conquest.
Arabia, with the Holy Cities now recovered from the Fatimids, acknowledged again the spiritual jurisdiction of the Abbasids.
The Sultan arranged a marriage between his daughter and Al- Muqtadi, possibly planning on the birth of a son who could serve as both Caliph and Sultan.
Though the couple had a son, the mother left with her infant to the court of Isfahan.
Following the failure of the marriage, the Sultan grew critical of the Caliph's interference in affairs of state, and sent an order for him to retire to Basra.
The death of Malik Shah shortly after, however, made the command inoperative.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Muhammad II ibn Mahmud
Muhammad II ibn Mahmud( 1128–1159) was Sultan of Seljuq Empire from 1153 to 1159.
He was son of Mahmud II and brother of Malik- Shah III.
" The Cambridge History of Iran" notes that Sultan Muhammad" tried energetically to restore the slipping authority of his dynasty in Iraq,"
Taj al-Mulk
Taj al- Mulk Abu'l Ghana'em Marzban ibn Khosrow Firuz Shirazi, better simply known as Taj al- Mulk was a Seljuq courtier during the reigns of Malik- Shah I and his son Barkiyaruq.
Mahmud I of Great Seljuq
Nasir ad- Din Mahmud
I was the sultan of the Seljuk Empire from 1092 to 1094.
He succeeded Malik Shah I as Sultan, but he did not gain control of the empire built by Malik Shah and Alp Arslan.
Turkan Khatun, the last wife of Malik Shah, tried to win the throne for her 4 years old son Mahmud, who was proclaimed sultan in Bagdad.
The older son of Malik shah, Barkyaruk was proclaimed too, and the armies of the two pretenders meet in Barudjird, near Hamadan.
The forces of Barkyaruk won and took the capital Esfahan.
After this, Mahmud and his mother were assassinated by the family of the vizir Nizam al- Mulk.
Following Malik
Shah
I's death, successor states split from the Great Seljuq.
In Anatolia Malik Shah I was succeeded by Kilij Arslan I, who escaped from Isfahan; and in Syria by Mahmud's uncle Tutush I.
Other governators in Aleppo and Diyabakir declared independence too.
The disunity within the Seljuq realms allowed for the unexpected success of the First Crusade shortly afterwards, beginning in 1096.
Although his reign was short, Nasir ad- Din Mahmud I ruled with an iron fist.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Alp Arslan
Alp Arslan (honorific in Turkish meaning "Heroic Lion"; in ; full name: "Diyā ad-Dunyā wa ad-Dīn Adud ad-Dawlah Abu Shujā’ Muhammad Ālp Ārslan ibn Dawūd" ; 20 January 1029 – 15 December 1072), real name Muhammad bin Dawud Chaghri, was the second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire and great-grandson of Seljuk, the eponymous founder of the dynasty.
As Sultan, Alp Arslan greatly expanded Seljuk territory and consolidated power, defeating rivals to his south and northwest.
His victory over the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 ushered in the Turkish settlement of Anatolia.
For his military prowess and fighting skills he obtained the name "Alp Arslan", which means "Heroic Lion" in Turkish.

Question: When is Malik-Shah I's father's birthday?
Answer: 20 January 1029