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Muhammad III of Córdoba

Muhammad III of Córdoba

Ruler of Córdoba (r. 1024–1025)

Muhammad bin 'Abd ar-Rahman bin 'Obayd Allah (Arabic: محمد بن عبد الرحمن بن عبيد الله), known as Muhammad III (محمد الثالث) was an Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba in Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia).

Quick Facts Muhammad bin 'Abd ar-Rahman bin 'Obayd Allah محمد بن عبد الرحمن بن عبيد الله, 10th Caliph of Córdoba ...

Muhammad III ruled after the death of Abd ar-Rahman V from 1024 to 1025 when the people of Córdoba revolted against him and he was forced to leave the city. It is believed that he died after being poisoned when he was 50 years old. He was also the father of the famous poet Wallada bint al-Mustakfi.

Muhammad III of Córdoba
Cadet branch of the Banu Umayya
Preceded by Caliph of Cordoba
1024–1025		 Succeeded by
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