Who were the moors in Othello?

The Moors were a Muslim people who inhabited North Africa and Spain during the Middle Ages. They were known for their military prowess and their advanced culture. In Othello, the Moorish character is Othello himself, who is the titular character and the protagonist of the play. Othello is a Moorish general in the Venetian army who is married to Desdemona, a Venetian woman. Othello's race and ethnicity play a significant role in the play, as he is often discriminated against and mistreated by the other characters due to his Moorish heritage.