Abd ar-Rahman I

Summary

Abd ar-Rahman I is a human^[1]. Born in Damascus^[2], he… he was born on 731^[3]. He died in Córdoba^[4]. He died on September 30, 788^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], ruler^[7], and military leader^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (697 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Abd ar-Rahman I was born in Damascus^[2].
• Abd ar-Rahman I passed away in Córdoba^[4].
• Abd ar-Rahman I was born on 731^[3].
• Abd ar-Rahman I was born on March 1, 731^[10].
• Abd ar-Rahman I died on September 30, 788^[5].
• Burial took place at Alcázar of the Caliphs (Córdoba)^[11].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's father was Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham^[12].
• A child of Abd ar-Rahman I was Hisham I of Córdoba^[13].
• A child of Abd ar-Rahman I was Solimán bin Abdul Rahman^[14].
• A child of Abd ar-Rahman I was Ubayd Allah Abu Marwan^[15].
• Abd ar-Rahman I worked as a politician^[6].
• Abd ar-Rahman I worked as a ruler^[7].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's professions included military leader^[8].
• Abd ar-Rahman I held the position of emir of Cordoba^[16].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam^[17].
• Abd ar-Rahman I is recorded as male^[18].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's family is recorded as Umayyad of Córdoba^[20].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's founder is recorded as emirate of Córdoba^[21].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's Commons category is recorded as Abd al-Rahman I, Emir of Cordoba^[22].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's given name is recorded as Abd al-Rahman^[23].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia^[24].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon^[25].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Abd ar-Rahman I's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[27].

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Origins and Family

Abd ar-Rahman I's place of birth was Damascus^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 731^[3] and March 1, 731^[10]. His father was Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], ruler^[7], and military leader^[8]. Abd ar-Rahman I held the position of emir of Cordoba^[16].

Personal Life

Children include Hisham I of Córdoba^[13], a politician^[28], 0757–0796^[29], of emirate of Córdoba^[30]; Solimán bin Abdul Rahman^[14]; and Ubayd Allah Abu Marwan^[15], a military personnel^[31], of al-Andalus^[32]. Abd ar-Rahman I's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam^[17].

Death and Burial

Abd ar-Rahman I died on September 30, 788^[5]. He passed away in Córdoba^[4]. Burial took place at Alcázar of the Caliphs (Córdoba)^[11].

Why It Matters

Abd ar-Rahman I ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (697 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Abd ar-Rahman I born?

Born in Damascus^[2], Abd ar-Rahman I…

Where did Abd ar-Rahman I die?

Abd ar-Rahman I died in Córdoba^[4].

Who were Abd ar-Rahman I's parents?

Abd ar-Rahman I's father was Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham^[12].

What did Abd ar-Rahman I do for work?

Abd ar-Rahman I worked as politician^[6], ruler^[7], and military leader^[8].