Umayya ibn Abd Shams
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Summary
Umayya ibn Abd Shams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mecca[2]. He was born on 515[3]. He passed away in Bilad al-Sham[4]. He worked as a merchant[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's place of birth was Mecca[2].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams died in Bilad al-Sham[4].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams was born on 515[3].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's father was Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf[7].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams was married to Aminah bint Aban[8].
- A child of Umayya ibn Abd Shams was Abu al-'As ibn Umayya[9].
- A child of Umayya ibn Abd Shams was Harb ibn Umayya[10].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's professions included merchant[5].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's religion is recorded as Arabian polytheism[11].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams is recorded as male[12].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's family is recorded as Umayyad dynasty[14].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's described by source is recorded as al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[15].
- Umayya ibn Abd Shams's name in native language is recorded as أمية بن عبد شمس بن عبد مناف بن قصي[16].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Mecca[2], Umayya ibn Abd Shams… he was born on 515[3]. His father was Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf[7].
Career and Affiliations
Umayya ibn Abd Shams worked as a merchant[5].
Personal Life
Umayya ibn Abd Shams was married to Aminah bint Aban[8]. Children include Abu al-'As ibn Umayya[9], a merchant[17], 0530–0570[18] and Harb ibn Umayya[10], a military leader[19], 0520–0595[20]. His religion is recorded as Arabian polytheism[11].
Death and Burial
Umayya ibn Abd Shams died in Bilad al-Sham[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Umayya ibn Abd Shams include Umayyad dynasty[21], a clan[22], in Umayyad Caliphate[23], founded in 0661[24].
Why It Matters
Umayya ibn Abd Shams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include Umayyad dynasty[21], a clan[22], in Umayyad Caliphate[23], founded in 0661[24].
FAQs
Where was Umayya ibn Abd Shams born?
Umayya ibn Abd Shams was born in Mecca[2].
Where did Umayya ibn Abd Shams die?
Umayya ibn Abd Shams passed away in Bilad al-Sham[4].
Who were Umayya ibn Abd Shams's parents?
Umayya ibn Abd Shams's father was Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf[7].
Who was Umayya ibn Abd Shams married to?
Umayya ibn Abd Shams's spouses include Aminah bint Aban[8].
What did Umayya ibn Abd Shams do for work?
Umayya ibn Abd Shams worked as merchant[5].