Malik al-Ashtar

Arab military commander (died 658)
Person human Q1108678
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Malik al-Ashtar

Summary

Malik al-Ashtar is a human[1]. Born in Yemen region[2], he… he was born on 585[3]. He died in Alexandria[4]. He died on 658[5]. He worked as a military leader[6], wali[7], and poet[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Malik al-Ashtar was born in Yemen region[2].
  • Malik al-Ashtar passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Malik al-Ashtar was born on 585[3].
  • Malik al-Ashtar died on 658[5].
  • Burial took place at Al-Fustat[10].
  • A child of Malik al-Ashtar was Ibrahim ibn Malik al-Ashtar[11].
  • Malik al-Ashtar held citizenship in Rashidun Caliphate[12].
  • Arabic was Malik al-Ashtar's native language[13].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's professions included military leader[6].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's professions included wali[7].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's professions included poet[8].
  • Malik al-Ashtar held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates[14].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's religion is recorded as Islam[15].
  • Malik al-Ashtar is recorded as male[16].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's military branch is recorded as Rashidun army[18].
  • Malik al-Ashtar is part of companions of the Prophet[19].
  • The cause of death was poison[20].
  • Malik al-Ashtar was part of the conflict Battle of Yarmouk[21].
  • Malik al-Ashtar was part of the conflict Battle of the Camel[22].
  • Malik al-Ashtar was part of the conflict Battle of Siffin[23].
  • Malik al-Ashtar was part of the conflict Battle of Nahrawan[24].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's given name is recorded as Malik[25].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's sponsor is recorded as Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib[26].
  • Malik al-Ashtar's allegiance is recorded as Rashidun Caliphate[27].

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Origins and Family

Malik al-Ashtar's place of birth was Yemen region[2]. He was born on 585[3]. Arabic was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6], wali[7], and poet[8]. Malik al-Ashtar held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates[14].

Personal Life

A child of Malik al-Ashtar was Ibrahim ibn he[11]. His religion is recorded as Islam[15].

Death and Burial

Malik al-Ashtar died on 658[5]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. The cause of death was poison[20]. Burial took place at Al-Fustat[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Malik al-Ashtar include Malek Ashtar Garrison[28], a garrison[29], in Iran[30].

Why It Matters

Malik al-Ashtar has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Malek Ashtar Garrison[28], a garrison[29], in Iran[30].

FAQs

Where was Malik al-Ashtar born?

Born in Yemen region[2], Malik al-Ashtar…

Where did Malik al-Ashtar die?

Malik al-Ashtar passed away in Alexandria[4].

What did Malik al-Ashtar do for work?

Malik al-Ashtar worked as military leader[6], wali[7], and poet[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Aldiwan. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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