'Amr ibn al-'As
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'Amr ibn al-'As
Summary
'Amr ibn al-'As is a human[1]. 'Amr ibn al-'As was born in Mecca[2]. 'Amr ibn al-'As was born on January 1, 570[3]. 'Amr ibn al-'As died in Al-Fustat[4]. 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 664[5]. 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a military leader[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], merchant[9], and Sayayin[10]. 'Amr ibn al-'As ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,775 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's place of birth was Mecca[2].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As passed away in Al-Fustat[4].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As was born on January 1, 570[3].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 664[5].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 663[12].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 662[13].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il[14].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah[15].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As was married to Umm Kulthum bint Uqba[16].
- Among 'Amr ibn al-'As's spouses was Rayta bint Munabbih[17].
- A child of 'Amr ibn al-'As was 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As[18].
- A child of 'Amr ibn al-'As was Muhammad ibn Amr ibn al-'As[19].
- Arabic was 'Amr ibn al-'As's native language[20].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a military leader[6].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's professions included diplomat[7].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's professions included politician[8].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's professions included merchant[9].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a Sayayin[10].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates[21].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Umayyad Caliphate[22].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As held the position of Governor of the Levant[23].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As is recorded as male[25].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- 'Amr ibn al-'As's military branch is recorded as Rashidun army[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Mecca[2], 'Amr ibn al-'As… 'Amr ibn al-'As was born on January 1, 570[3]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il[14]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah[15]. Arabic was 'Amr ibn al-'As's native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military leader[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], merchant[9], and Sayayin[10]. Positions held include Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates[21]; Governor of Egypt for the Umayyad Caliphate[22], a position[28]; and Governor of the Levant[23].
Personal Life
Spouses include Umm Kulthum bint Uqba[16] and Rayta bint Munabbih[17]. Children include 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As[18], a scientist[29], 0616–0684[30], specialised in science of hadith[31] and Muhammad ibn Amr ibn al-'As[19], a poet[32]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 664[5], 663[12], and 662[13]. 'Amr ibn al-'As died in Al-Fustat[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for 'Amr ibn al-'As include Mosque of Amr ibn al-As[33], a mosque[34], in Egypt[35] and Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)[36], a mosque[37], in Egypt[38].
Why It Matters
'Amr ibn al-'As ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,775 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[11] 'Amr ibn al-'As has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] 'Amr ibn al-'As is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for 'Amr ibn al-'As include Mosque of Amr ibn al-As[33], a mosque[34], in Egypt[35] and Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)[36], a mosque[37], in Egypt[38].
FAQs
Where was 'Amr ibn al-'As born?
'Amr ibn al-'As was born in Mecca[2].
Where did 'Amr ibn al-'As die?
'Amr ibn al-'As died in Al-Fustat[4].
Who were 'Amr ibn al-'As's parents?
'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il[14]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah[15].
Who was 'Amr ibn al-'As married to?
'Amr ibn al-'As's spouses include Umm Kulthum bint Uqba[16] and Rayta bint Munabbih[17].
What did 'Amr ibn al-'As do for work?
'Amr ibn al-'As worked as military leader[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], merchant[9], and Sayayin[10].