Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

Umayyad caliph from 685 to 705
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Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
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Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

Summary

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan is a human[1]. He was born in Medina[2]. He was born on January 1, 646[3]. He passed away in Damascus[4]. He died on October 9, 705[5]. He worked as a politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,326 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Medina[2], Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan…
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan died in Damascus[4].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was born on January 1, 646[3].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan died on October 9, 705[5].
  • Burial took place at Bab al-Saghir Cemetery[10].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's father was Marwan I[11].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's mother was A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[12].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was married to Atikah bint Yazid[13].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was married to Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[14].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was married to A'isha bint Musa ibn Talha[15].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Al-Walid I[16].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik[17].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Yazid II[18].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik[19].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Maslamah ibn Abd al-Malik[20].
  • A child of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was Marwan ibn Abd al-Malik[21].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan worked as a politician[6].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan worked as a governor[7].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's professions included caliph[8].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan held the position of Umayyad Caliph[22].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan is recorded as male[24].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[26].
  • Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan is part of tabi‘un[27].

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Origins and Family

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's place of birth was Medina[2]. He was born on January 1, 646[3]. His father was Marwan I[11]. His mother was A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan held the position of Umayyad Caliph[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Atikah bint Yazid[13], a writer[28]; Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[14], of Umayyad Caliphate[29]; and A'isha bint Musa ibn Talha[15], of Umayyad Caliphate[30]. Children include Al-Walid I[16], a politician[31], 0668–0715[32], of Umayyad Caliphate[33]; Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik[17], a politician[34], 0691–0743[35], of Umayyad Caliphate[36]; Yazid II[18], a politician[37], 0687–0724[38], of Umayyad Caliphate[39]; Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik[19], a military leader[40], 0675–0717[41], of Umayyad Caliphate[42]; Maslamah ibn Abd al-Malik[20], a military leader[43], 0685–0738[44]; and Marwan ibn Abd al-Malik[21]. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's religion is recorded as Islam[23].

Death and Burial

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan died on October 9, 705[5]. He passed away in Damascus[4]. He is buried at Bab al-Saghir Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan include Marwani Mosque[45], a mosque[46], in Palestine[47].

Why It Matters

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,326 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Marwani Mosque[45], a mosque[46], in Palestine[47].

FAQs

Where was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan born?

Born in Medina[2], Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan…

Where did Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan die?

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan passed away in Damascus[4].

Who were Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's parents?

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's father was Marwan I[11]. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's mother was A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[12].

Who was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan married to?

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's spouses include Atikah bint Yazid[13], Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[14], and A'isha bint Musa ibn Talha[15].

What did Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan do for work?

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan worked as politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8].

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Abdul Malik
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    Honorific suffix Father of Kings
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