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Abd ar-Rahman I

Emir of Córdoba from 756 to 788

Abd ar-Rahman I was born in 731 in Damascus, Syria and died on October 4, 788.

Born

in 731

Died: October 4, 788

Source:

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Birthplace
Damascus, Syria
Professions
politician, Amir, military leader, governor, scientist

More about Abd ar-Rahman I

Birth name
عَبدُ اَلرَّحْمَن بنُ مُعاوِيَة بنُ هِشام بنُ عَبدِ اَلمَلِك بنُ مُروان بنُ اَلحَكَم بنُ اَلعاصْ اَلأُمَويّ اَلقُرَشِيّ

Family

Child
Hisham I of Córdoba
Father
Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham

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Questions people ask

Where was Abd ar-Rahman I born?

Abd ar-Rahman I was born in Damascus, Syria.

What was Abd ar-Rahman I’s name at birth?

Abd ar-Rahman I’s recorded birth name is عَبدُ اَلرَّحْمَن بنُ مُعاوِيَة بنُ هِشام بنُ عَبدِ اَلمَلِك بنُ مُروان بنُ اَلحَكَم بنُ اَلعاصْ اَلأُمَويّ اَلقُرَشِيّ.

When did Abd ar-Rahman I die?

Abd ar-Rahman I died on October 4, 788.