Al-Mustansir
Egyptian caliph from 1036 to 1094/95
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Summary
Al-Mustansir was born on July 5, 1029[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on January 10, 1094[3], in Egypt[4]. He worked as a governor[5], imam[6], and caliph[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,077 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1029[9]
- Father: Ali az-Zahir[10]
- Mother: Rasad[11]
- Child: Al-Musta'li[12], Nizar[13], Abu'l-Qasim Muhammad[14]
- Country of citizenship: Fatimid Caliphate[15]
- Position held: Fatimid Caliph[16], Ismaili imam[17]
- Religion or worldview: Shia Islam[18], Islam[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Fatimids[21]
- Commons category: Al-Mustansir Billah[22]
- Honorific prefix: Amir al-Mu'minin[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[24], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[26]
- Name in native language: المستنصر بالله بن علي الظاهر[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[28]
Why It Matters
Al-Mustansir has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Al-Mustansir born?
Al-Mustansir was born in Cairo[2].
Where did Al-Mustansir die?
Al-Mustansir passed away in Egypt[4].
Who were Al-Mustansir's parents?
Al-Mustansir's father was Ali az-Zahir[10]. Al-Mustansir's mother was Rasad[11].
What did Al-Mustansir do for work?
Al-Mustansir worked as a governor[5], imam[6], and caliph[7].