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Abd al-Rahman II

788 - 852

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Abd ar-Rahman II (Arabic: عبد الرحمن الأوسط; 792–852) was the fourth Umayyad Emir of Córdoba in al-Andalus from 822 until his death in 852. A vigorous and effective frontier warrior, he was also well known as a patron of the arts. Abd ar-Rahman was born in Toledo in 792. He was the son of Emir al-Hakam I. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Abd al-Rahman II has received more than 55,523 page views. His biography is available in 44 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 41 in 2019). Abd al-Rahman II is the 2,143rd most popular politician (down from 1,891st in 2019), the 187th most popular biography from Spain (down from 165th in 2019) and the 62nd most popular Spanish Politician.

Abd al-Rahman II was the last Emir of Córdoba, the last Muslim ruler of al-Andalus. He was the son of Muhammad I of Córdoba and successor to his father in 912. He was the first ruler of al-Andalus to use the title "Emir" (commander) rather than "King." He is most famous for his construction of the Alcázar of Córdoba.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Abd al-Rahman II ranks 2,143 out of 19,576Before him are Stefan Dečanski, John, Duke of Berry, Barkiyaruq, Ermanaric, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, and King Zhou of Shang. After him are Néstor Kirchner, Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria, Dom Pérignon, Peter II of Portugal, Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe, and Austen Chamberlain.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 788, Abd al-Rahman II ranks 2Before him is Adi Shankara. After him are Methodios I of Constantinople, Abu Tammam, Ziyadat Allah I of Ifriqiya, and Boniface II, Margrave of Tuscany. Among people deceased in 852, Abd al-Rahman II ranks 1After him are Íñigo Arista of Pamplona, Du Mu, Presian I of Bulgaria, Harald Klak, and Beorhtwulf of Mercia.

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In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Abd al-Rahman II ranks 187 out of 3,355Before him are Luis Carrero Blanco (1904), Philip, Duke of Parma (1720), Peter II of Aragon (1174), John I of Castile (1358), Carmen Amaya (1913), and Kane (1967). After him are John, Prince of Asturias (1478), Elizabeth of Portugal (1271), Adolfo Suárez (1932), Francisco Suárez (1548), Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía (1510), and Frederick III of Sicily (1272).

Among POLITICIANS In Spain

Among politicians born in Spain, Abd al-Rahman II ranks 62Before him are Henry II of Castile (1334), Martin of Aragon (1356), Alfonso II of Aragon (1157), Philip, Duke of Parma (1720), Peter II of Aragon (1174), and John I of Castile (1358). After him are John, Prince of Asturias (1478), Elizabeth of Portugal (1271), Adolfo Suárez (1932), Frederick III of Sicily (1272), Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain (1726), and Alfonso III of Asturias (848).