Tariq ibn Ziyad
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Summary
Tariq ibn Ziyad was born on 670[1] in Khenchela[2]. He died on 720[3] in Damascus[4]. He worked as a warrior[5] and military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,854 views/month, #6,726 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Umayyad Caliphate[8]
- Ethnic group: Berber[9]
- Position held: deputy[10]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Tariq ibn Ziyad[13]
- Participated in conflict: Capture of Zaragoza by the Umayyad army[14]
- Given name: Tariq[15]
- Allegiance: Umayyad Caliphate[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[20]
- Name in native language: طارق بن زياد[21]
- Different from: Tariq Ibn Ziyad[22]
- Tribe: Ulhasa[23], Nefzaoua[24]
- P14541: rwN0l[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Tariq ibn Ziyad include Gibraltar[26], a British overseas territory[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1704[29].
Why It Matters
Tariq ibn Ziyad has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Gibraltar[26], a British overseas territory[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1704[29].
FAQs
Where was Tariq ibn Ziyad born?
Tariq ibn Ziyad was born in Khenchela[2].
Where did Tariq ibn Ziyad die?
Tariq ibn Ziyad died in Damascus[4].
What did Tariq ibn Ziyad do for work?
Tariq ibn Ziyad worked as a warrior[5] and military leader[6].