About Harun of Barcelona
Lived 800 – 900. Harun of Barcelona was a politician.
Harun of Barcelona was the last Wali of Barcelona, ruling from 800 to 801, during the Siege of Barcelona.
A Muwallad Muslim of local Visigothic stock, Harun succeeded as Wali when his predecessor, Sa'dun al Ruayni was captured by besieging Frankish forces while trying to reach Córdoba to raise help. Harun was chosen as Wali by both the Gothic and Muslim population in the city. However totally besieged, with no food and no hope of help, the city's Gothic magnates forced him to surrender Barcelona to the Frank Louis the Pious on April 3, 801.
The surrender meant the city passed from Muslim control into part of the "Hispanic Marches" of the Carolingian Empire and Bera got the first Count of Barcelona.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harun of Barcelona?
Andalusi politician
When was Harun of Barcelona born?
Harun of Barcelona was born in 800 in Barcelona.
When did Harun of Barcelona die?
Harun of Barcelona died in 900.
What was Harun of Barcelona's occupation?
Harun of Barcelona was a politician.
What nationality was Harun of Barcelona?
Harun of Barcelona's recorded nationality: Emirate of Córdoba.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Harun of Barcelona
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harun of Barcelona. https://biography.guide/harun-of-barcelona/
MLA: "Harun of Barcelona." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harun-of-barcelona/.
Chicago: "Harun of Barcelona." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harun-of-barcelona/.
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