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Muhammad ben Yaqub

1338 – 1366

Marinid sultan in 1358 and 1362 to 1366

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About Muhammad ben Yaqub

Lived 1338 – 1366 (aged 27–28). Muhammad ben Yaqub was a ruler.

Abu Zayyan Muhammad ibn Faris (Arabic: أبو زيان محمد بن فارس), was Marinid ruler in 1358 and again from 1362 to 1366.

Life Muhammad II ibn Faris briefly assumed the throne after the death of Abu Inan Faris in 1358 before being replaced by Abu Bakr ibn Faris. He was again made sultan in 1362 in succession to Tachufin ibn Ali. From 1362 to 1364, Sijilmasa in the south of the country was ruled independently, first by Abd al-Halim ibn Umar, Abu Muhammed (1362–1363) and then by Abd al-Mu'mim ibn Umar, Abu Malik (1353–1364).

In 1366 Sultan Abu Zayyan tried to remove his vizier Umar bin Abdulla al-Yabani from office, and was killed in response. Abu Faris Abdul Aziz I came to the throne. Once he was firmly in control he had the vizier killed.

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Important facts

Born
1338
Birth century
14th century
Died
1366, Fez
Occupation
Ruler
Nationality
Marinid dynasty
Positions held
Sultan
Also known as
Muhammad II as Said, Abu Zayyan Muhammad II

People in Muhammad ben Yaqub's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad ben Yaqub?

Marinid sultan in 1358 and 1362 to 1366

When was Muhammad ben Yaqub born?

Muhammad ben Yaqub was born in 1338.

When did Muhammad ben Yaqub die?

Muhammad ben Yaqub died in 1366 in Fez.

What was Muhammad ben Yaqub's occupation?

Muhammad ben Yaqub was a ruler.

What nationality was Muhammad ben Yaqub?

Muhammad ben Yaqub's recorded nationality: Marinid dynasty.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad ben Yaqub

· Wikidata: Q953268

· DBpedia: Muhammad II ibn Faris

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