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