Ziyad ibn Abihi

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Ziyad ibn Abihi

Summary

Ziyad ibn Abihi is a human[1]. He was born in Ta'if[2]. He was born on +0623-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kufa[4]. He died on +0673-08-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military leader[6], wali[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ta'if[2], Ziyad ibn Abihi…
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi passed away in Kufa[4].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi was born on +0623-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi died on +0673-08-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Kufa[10].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi's father was Abu Sufyan ibn Harb[11].
  • Among Ziyad ibn Abihi's spouses was Marjanah al-Farisiyah[12].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Q54862152[13].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad[14].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Abd al-Rahman ibn Ziyad[15].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Abbad ibn Ziyad[16].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Salm ibn Ziyad[17].
  • A child of Ziyad ibn Abihi was Salim ibn Ziyad[18].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi held citizenship in Rashidun Caliphate[19].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[20].
  • Arabic was Ziyad ibn Abihi's native language[21].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi worked as a military leader[6].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi worked as a wali[7].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi worked as a politician[8].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi held the position of Governor of Basra[22].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi held the position of wali of Khorasan[23].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi held the position of Governor of Kufa[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ziyad ibn Abihi is Q12187046[25].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi's religion is recorded as Islam[26].
  • Ziyad ibn Abihi is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Ziyad ibn Abihi's place of birth was Ta'if[2]. He was born on +0623-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Abu Sufyan ibn Harb[11]. Arabic was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6], wali[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Governor of Basra[22], a position[28], in Rashidun Caliphate[29]; wali of Khorasan[23]; and Governor of Kufa[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ziyad ibn Abihi is Q12187046[25].

Personal Life

Ziyad ibn Abihi was married to Marjanah al-Farisiyah[12]. Children include Q54862152[13]; Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad[14], a military leader[30], 0648–0686[31]; Abd al-Rahman ibn Ziyad[15], a governor[32], of Umayyad Caliphate[33]; Abbad ibn Ziyad[16], a military leader[34], of Umayyad Caliphate[35]; Salm ibn Ziyad[17], a military leader[36]; and Salim ibn Ziyad[18], of Umayyad Caliphate[37]. His religion is recorded as Islam[26].

Death and Burial

Ziyad ibn Abihi died on +0673-08-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Kufa[4]. Burial took place at Kufa[10].

Why It Matters

Ziyad ibn Abihi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ziyad ibn Abihi born?

Born in Ta'if[2], Ziyad ibn Abihi…

Where did Ziyad ibn Abihi die?

Ziyad ibn Abihi passed away in Kufa[4].

Who were Ziyad ibn Abihi's parents?

Ziyad ibn Abihi's father was Abu Sufyan ibn Harb[11].

Who was Ziyad ibn Abihi married to?

Ziyad ibn Abihi's spouses include Marjanah al-Farisiyah[12].

What did Ziyad ibn Abihi do for work?

Ziyad ibn Abihi worked as military leader[6], wali[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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