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al-Walid I

Umayyad

Al-Walid ibn Yazid ibn Abd al-Malik, commonly known as al-Walid II, was the eleventh Umayyad caliph, ruling from 743 until his assassination in 744. He succeeded his uncle, Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik.

Connection to Damascus

Raised in Damascus; ruled from there; built the Great Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque) one of the most magnificent buildings in the Islamic world.

Known for

Built the Great Mosque of Damascus; expanded the caliphate to its greatest extent.

Lifespan

c. 674 – 715-02-23

Biography

Al-Walid ibn Yazid ibn Abd al-Malik, commonly known as al-Walid II, was the eleventh Umayyad caliph, ruling from 743 until his assassination in 744. He succeeded his uncle, Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik.