THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Al-Mahdi
3rd Abbasid caliph (r. 775–785)
Al-Mahdi was born on August 7, 744 in Humayma, Jordan and died on July 28, 785, aged 40.
Born
August 7, 744
Al-Mahdi died aged 40.
Died: July 28, 785
Source:
No external source identified
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Humayma, Jordan
- Professions
- caliph, poet, politician
More about Al-Mahdi
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
Family
- Child
- Ibrahim ibn al-Mahdi
- Father
- Al-Mansur
- Child
- Al-Hadi
- Spouse
- Al-Khayzuran
- Child
- Harun al-Rashid
- Child
- Abbasa
- Child
- Ulaia binte Almadi
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Al-Mahdi when they died?
Al-Mahdi died aged 40.
When is Al-Mahdi’s birthday?
Al-Mahdi’s recorded birthday is August 7.
Where was Al-Mahdi born?
Al-Mahdi was born in Humayma, Jordan.
When did Al-Mahdi die?
Al-Mahdi died on July 28, 785.