Abd el-Krim
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Summary
Abd el-Krim was born on January 12, 1882[1], in Ajdir[2]. He died on February 6, 1963[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as a qadi[5], writer[6], translator[7], politician[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,703 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cairo[11]
- Father: Abd al-Karim al-Khattabi[12]
- Country of citizenship: Alawi Sultanate[13], Republic of the Rif[14]
- Native language: Berber[15]
- Occupation: resistance fighter[16], president[17], military personnel[18]
- Field of work: politics[19], journalism[20]
- Position held: President of the Republic of the Rif[21]
- Educated at: Al-Attarine Madrasa[22], University of al-Qarawiyyin[23], University of Salamanca[24]
- Award received: Order of the Republic[25]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Abd el-Krim[28]
- Military, police or special rank: captain general[29]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Annual[30], Rif War[31]
- Given name: Muhammad[32]
- Allegiance: Republic of the Rif[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Dictionary of African Biography[36], Abdelkrim: Whose Hero is He? The Politics of Contested Memory in Today's Morocco[37], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[38], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[39]
- Participant in: Rif War[40], Battle of Annual[41], Massacre of Monte Arruit[42], Alhucemas landing[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Berber[44], Arabic[45], Spanish[46], French[47]
- Name in native language: محمد بن عبد الكريم الخطابي[48]
- Number of children: 11[49]
- Place of detention: Réunion[50]
- Sibling: M'hammad ibn Abd al-Karim[51]
Why It Matters
Abd el-Krim has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Abd el-Krim born?
Abd el-Krim's place of birth was Ajdir[2].
Where did Abd el-Krim die?
Abd el-Krim passed away in Cairo[4].
Who were Abd el-Krim's parents?
Abd el-Krim's father was Abd al-Karim al-Khattabi[12].
What did Abd el-Krim do for work?
Abd el-Krim worked as a qadi[5], writer[6], translator[7], politician[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Abd el-Krim go to school?
Abd el-Krim was educated at Al-Attarine Madrasa[22], University of al-Qarawiyyin[23], and University of Salamanca[24].
What awards did Abd el-Krim receive?
Honors received include Order of the Republic[25].