Abu Firas al-Hamdani
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Summary
Abu Firas al-Hamdani was born on January 1, 932[1], in Mosul[2]. He died on January 1, 968[3], in Sadad[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], wali[6], revolutionary[7], poet[8], and Amir[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 932[11]
- Father: Sa'id ibn Hamdan[12]
- Country of citizenship: Abbasid Caliphate[13]
- Native language: Arabic[14]
- Occupation: equestrian[15]
- Notable work: الروميات[16]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[17], Shia Islam[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Hamdanid dynasty[20]
- Commons category: Abu-Firas al-Hamdani[21]
- Participated in conflict: Sack of Aleppo[22]
- Given name: Harith[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abu-Firas al-Hamdani[24]
- Relative: Hamdan ibn Hamdun[25], Abdallah ibn Hamdan[26], Husayn ibn Hamdan[27], Ibrahim ibn Hamdan[28], Nasir al-Dawla[29], Sayf al-Dawla[30], Sa'd al-Dawla[31]
- Manner of death: death in battle[32]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[34]
- Name in native language: أبو فراس الحمداني[35], الحارث بن سعيد بن حمدان التغلبي الربعي[36]
- Sibling: Al-Husayn ibn Sa'id[37]
- Writing language: Arabic[38]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[39]
Why It Matters
Abu Firas al-Hamdani has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Abu Firas al-Hamdani born?
Abu Firas al-Hamdani was born in Mosul[2].
Where did Abu Firas al-Hamdani die?
Abu Firas al-Hamdani passed away in Sadad[4].
Who were Abu Firas al-Hamdani's parents?
Abu Firas al-Hamdani's father was Sa'id ibn Hamdan[12].
What did Abu Firas al-Hamdani do for work?
Abu Firas al-Hamdani worked as a military personnel[5], wali[6], revolutionary[7], poet[8], and Amir[9].