Ibrahim ibn al-Walid
Umayyad caliph during the 8th century
Born
None
None years ago
Died
January 25th, 750
1275 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Syria
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Served as the Umayyad caliph for a short period in 750 AD. Became caliph after the death of his cousin, but his reign lasted only a few months due to the Abbasid Revolution. Oversaw a transition in leadership during a crucial time in Islamic history. As a member of the Umayyad dynasty, lineage traced back to the early expansion of Islam. Following Ibrahim's brief rule, the Umayyad dynasty faced significant challenges, leading to its eventual decline and the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Reigned as caliph for a brief period in 750
Was a member of the Umayyad dynasty
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