Yahya ibn Tamim
Viceroy of Ifrique
About Yahya ibn Tamim
Lived 1065 – 1116 (aged 50).
Yahya ibn Tamim (28 November 1065 - 25 April 1116 ) was the Zirid ruler of Ifriqiya from 29 February 1108 to 25 April 1116.
Life Yahya inherited the throne from his father, Tamim ibn al-Mu'izz, in February 1108. Tamim's long reign had left the Zirids weakened, as the Hilalian invasions had reduced their authority to the Tunisian coast, from Sousse to Gabes. Furthermore, Ifriqiya now faced a powerful Christian enemy in the form of the Italo-Norman Kingdom of Sicily to the north.
In response, Yahya built a strong fleet, with which he raided the Republic of Genoa and Sardinia. He was succeeded by his son, Ali ibn Yahya, after his assassination on the first day of Eid al Adha 509 AH (Wednesday 25 April 1116).
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Who was Yahya ibn Tamim?
viceroy of Ifrique
When was Yahya ibn Tamim born?
Yahya ibn Tamim was born on 5 February 1065.
When did Yahya ibn Tamim die?
Yahya ibn Tamim died on 27 January 1116.
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