Harun al-Rashid

5th Abbasid caliph (r. 786–809)
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Harun al-Rashid
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Harun al-Rashid was born on March 7, 766, in Ray . He was a politician and poet by occupation . Harun al-Rashid had multiple spouses, including Zubaidah bint Ja`far, Abbasa bint Sulayman, Umm Muhammad bint Salih, and Maridah bint Shabib . His siblings were Al-Hadi, Ulaia binte Almadi, Abbasa, Banuqa, Ubaydallah ibn al-Mahdi, and Ibrahim ibn al-Mahdi [1]. Harun al-Rashid died on March 24, 809, in Tus .

Harun al-Rashid

Summary

Harun al-Rashid is a human[1]. He was born in Ray[2]. He was born on March 7, 766[3]. He passed away in Tus[4]. He died on March 24, 809[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,127 views/month, #6,331 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harun al-Rashid's place of birth was Ray[2].
  • Harun al-Rashid passed away in Tus[4].
  • Harun al-Rashid was born on March 7, 766[3].
  • Harun al-Rashid was born on February 19, 766[9].
  • Harun al-Rashid died on March 24, 809[5].
  • Harun al-Rashid is buried at Harun al-Rashid Mausoleum[10].
  • Harun al-Rashid's father was Al-Mahdi[11].
  • Harun al-Rashid's mother was Al-Khayzuran[12].
  • Among Harun al-Rashid's spouses was Zubaidah bint Jafar<sup id="cite-C16" class="cite-ref" title="Harun al-Rashid — spouse (P26): Zubaidah bint Jafar">[13].
  • Among Harun al-Rashid's spouses was Abbasa bint Sulayman[14].
  • Among Harun al-Rashid's spouses was Umm Muhammad bint Salih[15].
  • Among Harun al-Rashid's spouses was Q12212588[16].
  • Among Harun al-Rashid's spouses was Maridah bint Shabib[17].
  • Harun al-Rashid was married to Al Karmahana[18].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was Al-Amin[19].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was al-Maʾmun[20].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was Al-Mu'tasim[21].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was Ahmed Al-Sabti[22].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was Al-Qasim ibn Harun al-Rashid[23].
  • A child of Harun al-Rashid was Abu ʿIsa Muhammad ibn Harun al-Rashid[24].
  • Harun al-Rashid worked as a politician[6].
  • Harun al-Rashid worked as a poet[7].
  • Harun al-Rashid held the position of Abbasid caliph[25].
  • Harun al-Rashid's religion is recorded as Islam[26].
  • Harun al-Rashid is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ray[2], Harun al-Rashid… Recorded date of birth include March 7, 766[3] and February 19, 766[9]. His father was Al-Mahdi[11]. His mother was Al-Khayzuran[12].

Education

Studied under Shu'ba Ibn al-Ḥajjāj[28], Abu 'Ubaida[29], Mufaḍḍal ibn Muḥammad al-Ḍabbī[30], and Al-Kisa'i[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and poet[7]. Harun al-Rashid held the position of Abbasid caliph[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Zubaidah bint Jafar<sup id="cite-C16" class="cite-ref" title="Harun al-Rashid — spouse (P26): Zubaidah bint Jafar">[13], a politician[33], of Abbasid Caliphate[34]; Abbasa bint Sulayman[14]; Umm Muhammad bint Salih[15]; Q12212588[16], a poet[35], of Abbasid Caliphate[36]; Maridah bint Shabib[17], of Abbasid Caliphate[37]; and Al Karmahana[18], a poet[38]. Children include Al-Amin[19], a caliph[39], 0787–0813[40]; al-Maʾmun[20], a geographer[41], 0786–0833[42]; Al-Mu'tasim[21], a caliph[43], 0796–0842[44]; Ahmed Al-Sabti[22], a bricklayer[45], of Abbasid Caliphate[46]; Al-Qasim ibn Harun al-Rashid[23], a military leader[47], 0701–0801[48], of Abbasid Caliphate[49]; and Abu ʿIsa Muhammad ibn he[24], a prince[50], of Abbasid Caliphate[51]. His religion is recorded as Islam[26].

Death and Burial

Harun al-Rashid died on March 24, 809[5]. He passed away in Tus[4]. Burial took place at Harun al-Rashid Mausoleum[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harun al-Rashid include Haruniyeh Mausoleum[52], a mausoleum[53], in Iran[54] and Al-Rashid Road[55], a road[56], in Palestine[57].

Why It Matters

Harun al-Rashid ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,127 views/month, #6,331 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 109 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Haruniyeh Mausoleum[52], a mausoleum[53], in Iran[54] and Al-Rashid Road[55], a road[56], in Palestine[57].

FAQs

Where was Harun al-Rashid born?

Harun al-Rashid's place of birth was Ray[2].

Where did Harun al-Rashid die?

Harun al-Rashid passed away in Tus[4].

Who were Harun al-Rashid's parents?

Harun al-Rashid's father was Al-Mahdi[11]. Harun al-Rashid's mother was Al-Khayzuran[12].

Who was Harun al-Rashid married to?

Harun al-Rashid's spouses include Zubaidah bint Jafar<sup id="cite-C16" class="cite-ref" title="Harun al-Rashid — spouse (P26): Zubaidah bint Jafar">[13], Abbasa bint Sulayman[14], Umm Muhammad bint Salih[15], and Q12212588[16].

What did Harun al-Rashid do for work?

Harun al-Rashid worked as politician[6] and poet[7].

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, poet
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    Mother Al-Khayzuran
    Religion or worldview Islam
    Position held Abbasid caliph
    Imdb id ch0045692
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