People Who Died in 1013
Hisham II
Umayyad caliph of Córdoba
Died
April 19th, 1013 1012 years ago — None years old
Ascended to the caliphate at a young age, overseeing a significant era in the Umayyad dynasty. Ruled from 976 until power was effectively taken by his regent, al-Mansur. Despite being a nominal figurehead, the period witnessed cultural and economic advancements in Al-Andalus. Ultimately lost control of the caliphate, leading to the fragmentation of the Umayyad power in Spain.
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