Al-Walid I

Umayyad caliph
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Al-Walid I
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Al-Walid I

Summary

Al-Walid I is a human[1]. Born in Medina[2], he… he was born on +0668-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ghouta[4]. He died on +0715-02-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (532 views/month, #6,955 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Al-Walid I was born in Medina[2].
  • Al-Walid I passed away in Ghouta[4].
  • Al-Walid I was born on +0668-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Al-Walid I died on +0715-02-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Al-Walid I is buried at Bab al-Saghir Cemetery[10].
  • Al-Walid I's father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[11].
  • Al-Walid I's mother was Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[12].
  • Among Al-Walid I's spouses was Umm al-Banin bint Abdul Aziz[13].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Ibrahim ibn al-Walid[14].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Al-Abbas ibn al-Walid[15].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Yazid III[16].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Abd al-Aziz ibn al-Walid[17].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Masrur ibn al-Walid[18].
  • A child of Al-Walid I was Bishr ibn al-Walid[19].
  • Al-Walid I held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[20].
  • Al-Walid I worked as a politician[6].
  • Al-Walid I's professions included governor[7].
  • Al-Walid I worked as a caliph[8].
  • Al-Walid I held the position of Umayyad Caliph[21].
  • Al-Walid I's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
  • Al-Walid I's image is recorded as Gold dinar of al-Walid 707-708 CE.jpg[23].
  • Al-Walid I is recorded as male[24].
  • Al-Walid I's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Al-Walid I's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[26].
  • Al-Walid I's seal image is recorded as الوليد بن عبد الملك.png[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Al-Walid I's place of birth was Medina[2]. He was born on +0668-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[11]. His mother was Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. Al-Walid I held the position of Umayyad Caliph[21].

Personal Life

Among Al-Walid I's spouses was Umm al-Banin bint Abdul Aziz[13]. Children include Ibrahim ibn al-Walid[14], a military leader[28], of Umayyad Caliphate[29]; Al-Abbas ibn al-Walid[15], a military leader[30], 0601–0750[31], of Umayyad Caliphate[32]; Yazid III[16], a politician[33], 0701–0744[34], of Umayyad Caliphate[35]; Abd al-Aziz ibn al-Walid[17], a military officer[36], 0601–0720[37], of Umayyad Caliphate[38]; Masrur ibn al-Walid[18], a military leader[39], of Umayyad Caliphate[40]; and Bishr ibn al-Walid[19], a military leader[41], of Umayyad Caliphate[42]. His religion is recorded as Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Al-Walid I died on +0715-02-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ghouta[4]. Burial took place at Bab al-Saghir Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Al-Walid I ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (532 views/month, #6,955 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Al-Walid I born?

Al-Walid I was born in Medina[2].

Where did Al-Walid I die?

Al-Walid I passed away in Ghouta[4].

Who were Al-Walid I's parents?

Al-Walid I's father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[11]. Al-Walid I's mother was Wallada bint al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz[12].

Who was Al-Walid I married to?

Al-Walid I's spouses include Umm al-Banin bint Abdul Aziz[13].

What did Al-Walid I do for work?

Al-Walid I worked as politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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