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Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan
7th-century Arab military commander.
The record
Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan was a 7th-century Arab military commander. Born in Mecca, Sufyan died on 639 in Emmaus.
Positions held include Governor of the Levant (640).
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan is No. 49,727 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- Mecca
- Died
- 639, Emmaus
- Known as
- Military leader, Amir, companions of the Prophet
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Arabic
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
97
One of 97 people in the Index born in Mecca, with Muhammad.
22
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 640Governor of the Levant
Connections
Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan
- FatherAbu Sufyan ibn Harb
- MotherZaynab bint Nawfal
- SiblingMu'awiya I
- SiblingRamla bint Abi Sufyan
- SiblingAmr ibn Abi Sufyan
- SiblingHind bint Abi Sufyan
- SiblingHanzala ibn Abi Sufyan
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