Hisham II

ruler of Córdoba (r. 976–1009) (1010–1013)
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Hisham II

Summary

Hisham II is a human[1]. He was born in Córdoba[2]. He was born on June 11, 965[3]. He passed away in Córdoba[4]. He died on April 25, 1013[5]. He worked as a caliph[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Córdoba[2], Hisham II…
  • Hisham II passed away in Córdoba[4].
  • Hisham II was born on June 11, 965[3].
  • Hisham II was born on January 1, 966[8].
  • Hisham II died on April 25, 1013[5].
  • Hisham II's father was Al-Hakam II[9].
  • Hisham II's mother was Subh[10].
  • Hisham II held citizenship in al-Andalus[11].
  • Hisham II worked as a caliph[6].
  • Hisham II held the position of caliph of Córdoba[12].
  • Hisham II held the position of caliph of Córdoba[13].
  • Hisham II's religion is recorded as Islam[14].
  • Hisham II is recorded as male[15].
  • Hisham II's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hisham II's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[17].
  • Hisham II's Commons category is recorded as Hisham II, Caliph of Cordoba[18].
  • Hisham II's given name is recorded as Hisham[19].
  • Hisham II's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Hisham II's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'ابو الولید ھشام المؤيد بالله'}[21].
  • Hisham II's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[22].

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Origins and Family

Hisham II's place of birth was Córdoba[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 11, 965[3] and January 1, 966[8]. His father was Al-Hakam II[9]. His mother was Subh[10].

Career and Affiliations

Hisham II's professions included caliph[6]. Positions held include caliph of Córdoba[12], a position[23], in Caliphate of Córdoba[24], founded in 0929[25].

Personal Life

Hisham II's religion is recorded as Islam[14].

Death and Burial

Hisham II died on April 25, 1013[5]. He passed away in Córdoba[4].

Why It Matters

Hisham II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Hisham II born?

Born in Córdoba[2], Hisham II…

Where did Hisham II die?

Hisham II died in Córdoba[4].

Who were Hisham II's parents?

Hisham II's father was Al-Hakam II[9]. Hisham II's mother was Subh[10].

What did Hisham II do for work?

Hisham II worked as caliph[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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