Marwan I

Fourth Umayyad caliph from 684 to 685
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Marwan I

Summary

Marwan I is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mecca[2]. He was born on March 28, 623[3]. He passed away in Damascus[4]. He died on May 7, 685[5]. He worked as a wali[6], politician[7], and caliph[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (750 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mecca[2], Marwan I…
  • Marwan I passed away in Damascus[4].
  • Marwan I was born on March 28, 623[3].
  • Marwan I died on May 7, 685[5].
  • Marwan I's father was Al-Hakam ibn Abi al-As[10].
  • Marwan I was married to A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[11].
  • Marwan I was married to Fakhitah bint Abi Hashim, Umme Muhammad binte Abdullah[12].
  • A child of Marwan I was Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[13].
  • A child of Marwan I was Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan[14].
  • A child of Marwan I was Bishr ibn Marwan[15].
  • A child of Marwan I was Muhammad ibn Marwan[16].
  • A child of Marwan I was Aban ibn Marwan[17].
  • A child of Marwan I was Ubayd Allah ibn Marwan[18].
  • Marwan I held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[19].
  • Marwan I worked as a wali[6].
  • Marwan I's professions included politician[7].
  • Marwan I worked as a caliph[8].
  • Marwan I held the position of Umayyad Caliph[20].
  • Marwan I held the position of Governors of Bahrain[21].
  • Marwan I held the position of Governor of Madina[22].
  • Marwan I's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Marwan I is recorded as male[24].
  • Marwan I's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Marwan I's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[26].
  • Marwan I is part of companions of the Prophet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mecca[2], Marwan I… he was born on March 28, 623[3]. His father was Al-Hakam ibn Abi al-As[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include wali[6], politician[7], and caliph[8]. Positions held include Umayyad Caliph[20], a historical position[28], in Umayyad Caliphate[29]; Governors of Bahrain[21]; and Governor of Madina[22], a historical position[30], in Arab Caliphate[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[11] and Fakhitah bint Abi Hashim, Umme Muhammad binte Abdullah[12], 0648–0691[32], of Umayyad Caliphate[33]. Children include Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan[13], a politician[34], 0646–0705[35]; Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan[14], a politician[36], 0700–0705[37], of Umayyad Caliphate[38]; Bishr ibn Marwan[15], a civil servant[39], 0650–0694[40]; Muhammad ibn Marwan[16], a military officer[41], 0650–0701[42], of Umayyad Caliphate[43]; Aban ibn Marwan[17], a governor[44], of Umayyad Caliphate[45]; and Ubayd Allah ibn Marwan[18], a governor[46], of Umayyad Caliphate[47]. Marwan I's religion is recorded as Islam[23].

Death and Burial

Marwan I died on May 7, 685[5]. He died in Damascus[4].

Why It Matters

Marwan I ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (750 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Marwan I born?

Marwan I was born in Mecca[2].

Where did Marwan I die?

Marwan I passed away in Damascus[4].

Who were Marwan I's parents?

Marwan I's father was Al-Hakam ibn Abi al-As[10].

Who was Marwan I married to?

Marwan I's spouses include A'isha bint Mu'awiya ibn al-Mughira[11] and Fakhitah bint Abi Hashim, Umme Muhammad binte Abdullah[12].

What did Marwan I do for work?

Marwan I worked as wali[6], politician[7], and caliph[8].

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Mecca
    Religion or worldview Islam
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