Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

tenth Umayyad caliph
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Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

Summary

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik is a human[1]. He was born in Damascus[2]. He was born on 691[3]. He died in Resafa[4]. He died on February 6, 743[5]. He worked as a politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's place of birth was Damascus[2].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik died in Resafa[4].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was born on 691[3].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik died on February 6, 743[5].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[10].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was married to Umm Hakim bint Yahya[11].
  • A child of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham[12].
  • A child of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was Sulayman ibn Hisham[13].
  • A child of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was Sa'id ibn Hisham[14].
  • A child of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was Maslama ibn Hisham[15].
  • A child of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was Yazid al-Afqam[16].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[17].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's professions included politician[6].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's professions included governor[7].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik worked as a caliph[8].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik held the position of Umayyad Caliph[18].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[19].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik is recorded as male[20].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[22].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's Commons category is recorded as Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik[23].
  • The cause of death was diphtheria[24].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's given name is recorded as Hisham[25].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's relative is recorded as Abd ar-Rahman I[26].
  • Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was born in Damascus[2]. He was born on 691[3]. His father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8]. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik held the position of Umayyad Caliph[18].

Personal Life

Among Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's spouses was Umm Hakim bint Yahya[11]. Children include Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham[12], of Umayyad Caliphate[28]; Sulayman ibn Hisham[13], a military leader[29], 0750–0701[30], of Umayyad Caliphate[31]; Sa'id ibn Hisham[14]; Maslama ibn Hisham[15], a military leader[32], of Umayyad Caliphate[33]; and Yazid al-Afqam[16], a courtier[34], of Umayyad dynasty[35]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[19].

Death and Burial

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik died on February 6, 743[5]. He passed away in Resafa[4]. The cause of death was diphtheria[24].

Why It Matters

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik born?

Born in Damascus[2], Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik…

Where did Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik die?

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik passed away in Resafa[4].

Who were Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's parents?

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's father was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[10].

Who was Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik married to?

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik's spouses include Umm Hakim bint Yahya[11].

What did Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik do for work?

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik worked as politician[6], governor[7], and caliph[8].

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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham, Sulayman ibn Hisham, Sa'id ibn Hisham +2
    Religion or worldview Sunni Islam
    Occupation politician, governor, caliph
    Given name Hisham
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