Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

Jordanian jihadist (1966–2006)
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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
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Summary

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was born on October 30, 1966[1], in Zarqa[2]. He died on June 7, 2006[3], in Hibhib[4]. He worked as a mujahid[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,283 views/month, #5,832 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Jordan[8]
  • Native language: Arabic[9]
  • Position held: Emir of Al-Qaeda in Iraq[10]
  • Member of: Al-Qaeda in Iraq[11], Mujahideen Shura Council[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Al-Qaeda[15]
  • Commons category: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: commanding officer[17]
  • Cause of death: explosive device[18]
  • Commander of (DEPRECATED): Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad[19], Al-Qaeda in Iraq[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Iraq War[21], First Battle of Fallujah[22]
  • Given name: Ahmad[23]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Abu Musab al-Zarqawi[24]
  • Commons gallery: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi[25]
  • Allegiance: Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad[26], Al-Qaeda[27]
  • Student of: Abu Anas al-Shami[28]
  • Manner of death: Rebel[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[30]
  • Birth name: أحمد فضيل نزال الخلايلة[31]
  • Name in native language: أبو مصعب الزرقاوي[32]
  • Start of work period: 1989[33]
  • End of work period: 2006[34]

Why It Matters

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 119 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Abu Musab al-Zarqawi born?

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's place of birth was Zarqa[2].

Where did Abu Musab al-Zarqawi die?

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi passed away in Hibhib[4].

What did Abu Musab al-Zarqawi do for work?

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi worked as a mujahid[5] and politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Archive.org. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17h ago · ~2026-56742-41 · 2026-10-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death → Rebel
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  2. 8d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of → Abu Anas al-Shami
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    Position held → Emir of Al-Qaeda in Iraq
    Participated in conflict → Iraq War, First Battle of Fallujah
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