Al-Mustansir

Egyptian caliph from 1036 to 1094/95
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Al-Mustansir
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Al-Mustansir

Summary

Al-Mustansir is a human[1]. Born in Cairo[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1029[3]. He passed away in Egypt[4]. He died on January 10, 1094[5]. He worked as a governor[6], imam[7], and caliph[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cairo[2], Al-Mustansir…
  • Al-Mustansir passed away in Egypt[4].
  • Al-Mustansir was born on July 5, 1029[3].
  • Al-Mustansir was born on 1029[10].
  • Al-Mustansir died on January 10, 1094[5].
  • Al-Mustansir's father was Ali az-Zahir[11].
  • Al-Mustansir's mother was Rasad[12].
  • A child of Al-Mustansir was Al-Musta'li[13].
  • A child of Al-Mustansir was Nizar[14].
  • A child of Al-Mustansir was Abu'l-Qasim Muhammad[15].
  • Al-Mustansir held citizenship in Fatimid Caliphate[16].
  • Al-Mustansir's professions included governor[6].
  • Al-Mustansir's professions included imam[7].
  • Al-Mustansir's professions included caliph[8].
  • Al-Mustansir held the position of Fatimid Caliph[17].
  • Al-Mustansir held the position of Ismaili imam[18].
  • Al-Mustansir's religion is recorded as Shia Islam[19].
  • Al-Mustansir's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Al-Mustansir is recorded as male[21].
  • Al-Mustansir's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Al-Mustansir's family is recorded as Fatimids[23].
  • Al-Mustansir's Commons category is recorded as Al-Mustansir Billah[24].
  • Al-Mustansir's honorific prefix is recorded as Amir al-Mu'minin[25].
  • Al-Mustansir's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[26].
  • Al-Mustansir's described by source is recorded as al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cairo[2], Al-Mustansir… Recorded date of birth include July 5, 1029[3] and 1029[10]. His father was Ali az-Zahir[11]. His mother was Rasad[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include governor[6], imam[7], and caliph[8]. Positions held include Fatimid Caliph[17], a historical position[28], in Fatimid Caliphate[29] and Ismaili imam[18].

Personal Life

Children include Al-Musta'li[13], a ruler[30], 1076–1101[31], of Fatimid Caliphate[32]; Nizar[14], an imam[33], 1045–1097[34], of Fatimid Caliphate[35]; and Abu'l-Qasim Muhammad[15]. Religious affiliations include Shia Islam[19], an Islamic denomination[36] and Islam[20], a major religious group[37], founded in 0631[38].

Death and Burial

Al-Mustansir died on January 10, 1094[5]. He died in Egypt[4].

Why It Matters

Al-Mustansir ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Al-Mustansir born?

Al-Mustansir's place of birth was Cairo[2].

Where did Al-Mustansir die?

Al-Mustansir died in Egypt[4].

Who were Al-Mustansir's parents?

Al-Mustansir's father was Ali az-Zahir[11]. Al-Mustansir's mother was Rasad[12].

What did Al-Mustansir do for work?

Al-Mustansir worked as governor[6], imam[7], and caliph[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . pantheon.world. pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Religion or worldview Shia Islam, Islam
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    Position held Fatimid Caliph, Ismaili imam
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