Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn al-Furat

Abbasid vizier and statesman

Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn al-Furat - Abbasid vizier and statesman
Born

None
None years ago

Died

July 18th, 924
1100 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Iraq

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Served as vizier in the Abbasid Caliphate during the 10th century. Played a key role in the administration of the caliphate, particularly in the governance of Baghdad. Established political alliances that strengthened the caliphate's influence. Contributed to the intellectual life of the period, fostering scholarship and the arts in the capital.

Held the position of vizier under Caliph al-Mu'tadid

Played a significant role in the administration of the Abbasid government

Facilitated the patronage of scholars and artists

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