Abu al-Misk Kafur
Ruler of Ikhshidid Egypt and Syria (905–968)
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Summary
Abu al-Misk Kafur was born on 905[1]. He died on April 968[2] in Cairo[3]. He worked as a regent[4], Amir[5], and governor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[8], Egypt[9]
- Position held: Amir[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[12], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[14]
- Name in native language: كافور بن عبد الله الإخشيدي[15]
- Social classification: slave[16], freedman[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[18]
Why It Matters
Abu al-Misk Kafur has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where did Abu al-Misk Kafur die?
Abu al-Misk Kafur passed away in Cairo[3].
What did Abu al-Misk Kafur do for work?
Abu al-Misk Kafur worked as a regent[4], Amir[5], and governor[6].