Amr ibn Jafnah

'Amr ibn Jafnah (Arabic: عمرو بن جفنة) was a poet and the second of the Ghassanid rulers, as well as the first Christian king in the ruling dynasty. He succeeded his father, Jafnah. 'Amr was known for his conflicts with the Salihids and the Roman Empire.

Biography Family Being the son of Jafnah, 'Amr would have been descended from the Arabian king Muzayqiya as well as the Azd tribal group. 'Amr had a son named Tha'laba, who succeeded him. According to the historian Ibn Hisham, the Ghassanids had several military campaigns and battles led by 'Amr which were fought against the Roman Empire and the Salihids, the latter having acted treacherously against the Ghassanids. Towards the end of the reign of 'Amr, the Romans made a reconciliation with the Ghassanids and signed an agreement which ensured peace amongst them.

Personal interests Religions 'Amr ibn Jafnah was a convert to Christianity, and the first of the Ghassanid rulers to become a Christian. Under his rule, Christian monasteries were built in Syria.

Poetry Aside from his career as a ruler, 'Amr also had an interest in poetry; having composed a poem after his battle with the Salihids.