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Tarif al-Matghari

d. 744

Founder of the Berber Barghawata dynasty

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About Tarif al-Matghari

Tarif al-Matghari (, ) (b. ? -744) was the founder of the Berber Barghawata dynasty in the Tamesna region in what is today Morocco. He was the father of the self-proclaimed prophet and king Salih ibn Tarif. It is believed that he was born in the area of Barbate, near Cádiz in Spain.

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Important facts

Died

744

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tarif al-Matghari?

Founder of the Berber Barghawata dynasty

When did Tarif al-Matghari die?

Tarif al-Matghari died in 744.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tarif al-Matghari

· Wikidata: Q3981135

· DBpedia: Tarif al-Matghari

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tarif al-Matghari. https://biography.guide/tarif-al-matghari/

MLA: "Tarif al-Matghari." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tarif-al-matghari/.

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