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Ahmad al-Araj

1486 – 1557

Member of the Saadi Dynasty and brother of the first Saadi sultan of Morocco

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About Ahmad al-Araj

Lived 1486 – 1557 (aged 70–71). Ahmad al-Araj was a Moroccan politician.

Ahmad al-Araj (b. 1486 – d. 1557) after conquering the city in 1525. Ahmad was a son of Abu Abdallah al-Qaim and brother of his successor Muhammad al-Shaykh, the first Saadi sultan to rule.

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Important facts

Born
1486
Birth century
Died
1557, Marrakech
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Sultan of Morocco

Family & relationships

Child
Sayyid
Parent
Abu Abdallah al-Qaim

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ahmad al-Araj's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ahmad al-Araj?

member of the Saadi Dynasty and brother of the first Saadi sultan of Morocco (1486-1557)

When was Ahmad al-Araj born?

Ahmad al-Araj was born in 1486.

When did Ahmad al-Araj die?

Ahmad al-Araj died in 1557 in Marrakech.

What was Ahmad al-Araj's occupation?

Ahmad al-Araj was a politician.

What nationality was Ahmad al-Araj?

Ahmad al-Araj was Moroccan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ahmad al-Araj

· Wikidata: Q400888

· DBpedia: Ahmad al-Araj

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