Al-Adid

Ismaili imam and last Fatimid caliph from 1160 to 1171
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Al-Adid

Summary

Al-Adid is a human[1]. He was born in Cairo[2]. He was born on May 16, 1151[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on September 13, 1171[5]. He worked as a caliph[6] and governor[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Al-Adid was born in Cairo[2].
  • Al-Adid died in Cairo[4].
  • Al-Adid was born on May 16, 1151[3].
  • Al-Adid died on September 13, 1171[5].
  • Al-Adid's father was Yusuf ibn al-Hafiz[9].
  • A child of Al-Adid was Da'ud ibn al-Adid[10].
  • Al-Adid worked as a caliph[6].
  • Al-Adid worked as a governor[7].
  • Al-Adid held the position of Fatimid Caliph[11].
  • Al-Adid's religion is recorded as Islam[12].
  • Al-Adid is recorded as male[13].
  • Al-Adid's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Al-Adid's family is recorded as Fatimids[15].
  • Al-Adid's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'العاضد لدين الله'}[16].
  • Al-Adid's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Al-Adid's place of birth was Cairo[2]. He was born on May 16, 1151[3]. His father was Yusuf ibn al-Hafiz[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caliph[6] and governor[7]. Al-Adid held the position of Fatimid Caliph[11].

Personal Life

A child of Al-Adid was Da'ud ibn al-Adid[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[12].

Death and Burial

Al-Adid died on September 13, 1171[5]. He died in Cairo[4].

Why It Matters

Al-Adid has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Al-Adid born?

Born in Cairo[2], Al-Adid…

Where did Al-Adid die?

Al-Adid passed away in Cairo[4].

Who were Al-Adid's parents?

Al-Adid's father was Yusuf ibn al-Hafiz[9].

What did Al-Adid do for work?

Al-Adid worked as caliph[6] and governor[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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