Abd-ar-Rahman III

final Emir of Córdoba (r. 912–929); founder and 1st Caliph of Córdoba (r. 929–961)
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Abd-ar-Rahman III

Summary

Abd-ar-Rahman III is a human[1]. Born in Córdoba[2], he… he was born on January 7, 891[3]. He passed away in Córdoba[4]. He died on October 15, 961[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,134 views/month, #6,461 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Abd-ar-Rahman III was born in Córdoba[2].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III died in Córdoba[4].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III was born on January 7, 891[3].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III died on October 15, 961[5].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III died on 961[8].
  • Burial took place at Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos[9].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's father was Muhammad ibn Abdullah[10].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's mother was Muzna[11].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Al-Hakam II[12].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Abu al-Mutarrif al-Mughira[13].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Abd al-Malik[14].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Sulayman[15].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Abd al-Jabbar[16].
  • A child of Abd-ar-Rahman III was Ubayd Allah[17].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III held citizenship in emirate of Córdoba[18].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III held citizenship in Caliphate of Córdoba[19].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III worked as a politician[6].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III held the position of emir of Cordoba[20].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III held the position of caliph of Córdoba[21].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[22].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III is recorded as male[24].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[26].
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III's Commons category is recorded as Abd al-Rahman III, Caliph of Cordoba[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Abd-ar-Rahman III's place of birth was Córdoba[2]. He was born on January 7, 891[3]. His father was Muhammad ibn Abdullah[10]. His mother was Muzna[11].

Career and Affiliations

Abd-ar-Rahman III worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include emir of Cordoba[20], a position[28], in emirate of Córdoba[29], founded in 0756[30] and caliph of Córdoba[21], a position[31], in Caliphate of Córdoba[32], founded in 0929[33].

Personal Life

Children include Al-Hakam II[12], a caliph[34], 0915–0976[35], of Caliphate of Córdoba[36]; Abu al-Mutarrif al-Mughira[13], of Caliphate of Córdoba[37]; Abd al-Malik[14]; Sulayman[15]; Abd al-Jabbar[16]; and Ubayd Allah[17]. Religious affiliations include Sunni Islam[22], an Islamic denomination[38], founded in 0601[39] and Islam[23], a major religious group[40], founded in 0631[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 15, 961[5] and 961[8]. Abd-ar-Rahman III died in Córdoba[4]. He is buried at Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos[9].

Why It Matters

Abd-ar-Rahman III ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,134 views/month, #6,461 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Abd-ar-Rahman III born?

Abd-ar-Rahman III's place of birth was Córdoba[2].

Where did Abd-ar-Rahman III die?

Abd-ar-Rahman III passed away in Córdoba[4].

Who were Abd-ar-Rahman III's parents?

Abd-ar-Rahman III's father was Muhammad ibn Abdullah[10]. Abd-ar-Rahman III's mother was Muzna[11].

What did Abd-ar-Rahman III do for work?

Abd-ar-Rahman III worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . Q27668255. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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