Al-Walid II
11th Umayyad caliph
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Summary
Al-Walid II was born on 706[1] in Syria[2]. He died on 744[3]. He worked as a caliph[4], governor[5], and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (859 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 700[8]
- Father: Yazid II[9]
- Child: Al-Hakam ibn al-Walid ibn Yazid[10]
- Country of citizenship: Umayyad Caliphate[11]
- Position held: Umayyad Caliph[12]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family: Umayyad dynasty[15]
- Commons category: Al-Walid II[16]
- Unmarried partner: Nawwar[17]
- Given name: Waleed[18]
- Medical condition: arachnodactyly[19]
- Manner of death: death in battle[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[21]
- Name in native language: الوليد بن يزيد[22]
- Sibling: Al-Ghamr ibn Yazid[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
Why It Matters
Al-Walid II has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Al-Walid II born?
Al-Walid II's place of birth was Syria[2].
Who were Al-Walid II's parents?
Al-Walid II's father was Yazid II[9].
What did Al-Walid II do for work?
Al-Walid II worked as a caliph[4], governor[5], and poet[6].