The term 'Tragic Moor' is a reference to the Shakespearean character OTHELLO, who is a Moorish general in the play of the same name. OTHELLO is a tragic figure, as his life is destroyed by his own jealousy and insecurity. He is manipulated by the villainous Iago, and ultimately kills his beloved Desdemona in a fit of rage. OTHELLO's story is one of the most famous tragedies in literature, and his character has been portrayed in countless adaptations over the centuries.