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Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil

1350 – 1386

Marinid sultan from 1384 to 1386

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About Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil

Lived 1350 – 1386 (aged 35–36). Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil was a ruler.

Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil (Musa ibn Faris Abu Faris al-Mutawakkil) was Marinid Sultan from 1384 to 1386.

Life Musa ibn Faris replaced the Sultan Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad al-Mustansir in 1384. His accession was engineered by the Nasrid dynasty of the Emirate of Granada. Musa ibn Faris was a disabled son of the former Sultan Abu Inan Faris. Musa Ben Faris ruled until 1386. He was replaced by Muhammad ibn Ahmad Abu Zayyan al-Wathiq, who ruled until 1387. Abul Abbas then regained the throne.

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Important facts

Born
1350
Birth century
14th century
Died
1386
Occupation
Ruler
Nationality
Marinid dynasty
Positions held
Sultan
Also known as
Abū Fāris Mūsā ibn Fāris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil?

Marinid sultan from 1384 to 1386

When was Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil born?

Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil was born in 1350.

When did Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil die?

Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil died in 1386.

What was Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil's occupation?

Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil was a ruler.

What nationality was Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil?

Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil's recorded nationality: Marinid dynasty.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil

· Wikidata: Q16873135

· DBpedia: Musa ibn Faris al-Mutawakkil

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