Amr ibn Hisham
Arab polytheist leader of the Quraysh tribe (c. 570–624)
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Summary
Amr ibn Hisham was born on 573[1] in Mecca[2]. He died on March 13, 624[3], in Badr, Medina Province[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,580 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 624[7]
- Father: Hisham ibn al-Mughira[8]
- Mother: أسماء بنت مخربة[9]
- Child: Ikrima ibn Amr[10]
- Religion or worldview: polytheism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Killed by: Abdullah ibn Masud[13]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Badr[14]
- Given name: Amr[15]
- Manner of death: death in battle[16]
- Described by source: Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[17], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[19]
- Name in native language: عمرو بن هشام بن المغيرة المخزومي القرشي الكناني (أبو جهل)[20]
Why It Matters
Amr ibn Hisham has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Amr ibn Hisham born?
Amr ibn Hisham's place of birth was Mecca[2].
Where did Amr ibn Hisham die?
Amr ibn Hisham died in Badr, Medina Province[4].
Who were Amr ibn Hisham's parents?
Amr ibn Hisham's father was Hisham ibn al-Mughira[8]. Amr ibn Hisham's mother was أسماء بنت مخربة[9].
What did Amr ibn Hisham do for work?
Amr ibn Hisham worked as a politician[5].