Imru' al-Qais
Arab king and poet (501–544)
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Summary
Imru' al-Qais was born on 501[1] in Najd[2]. He died on 544[3] in Ankara[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Hujr ibin al-Harith[8]
- Mother: Fatemah bnt Rabia[9]
- Notable work: The Poem of Amriolkais[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: poetry[12]
- Commons category: Imru' al-Qais[13]
- Cause of death: smallpox[14]
- Given name: Imruʾ[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Imru' al-Qais[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopedic Lexicon[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[24]
- Writing language: Arabic[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Imru' al-Qais include Amru Al-Qays[27], an impact crater[28].
Why It Matters
Imru' al-Qais has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 86 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Amru Al-Qays[27], an impact crater[28].
FAQs
Where was Imru' al-Qais born?
Imru' al-Qais's place of birth was Najd[2].
Where did Imru' al-Qais die?
Imru' al-Qais died in Ankara[4].
Who were Imru' al-Qais's parents?
Imru' al-Qais's father was Hujr ibin al-Harith[8]. Imru' al-Qais's mother was Fatemah bnt Rabia[9].