Mu'awiya II
Umayyad caliph from 683 to 684
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Summary
Mu'awiya II was born on March 28, 661[1], in Damascus[2]. He died on June 684[3] in Damascus[4]. He worked as a politician[5], governor[6], and caliph[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Yazid I[9]
- Mother: Fakhitah bint Abi Hashim, Umme Muhammad binte Abdullah[10]
- Position held: Umayyad Caliph[11]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family: Umayyad dynasty[14]
- Cause of death: plague[15]
- Given name: Muawiyah[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[18]
- Name in native language: معاوية بن يزيد[19]
- Sibling: Khalid ibn Yazid[20], Abd Allah ibn Yazid[21], Atikah bint Yazid[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[23]
Why It Matters
Mu'awiya II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Mu'awiya II born?
Mu'awiya II's place of birth was Damascus[2].
Where did Mu'awiya II die?
Mu'awiya II died in Damascus[4].
Who were Mu'awiya II's parents?
Mu'awiya II's father was Yazid I[9]. Mu'awiya II's mother was Fakhitah bint Abi Hashim, Umme Muhammad binte Abdullah[10].
What did Mu'awiya II do for work?
Mu'awiya II worked as a politician[5], governor[6], and caliph[7].