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Umar II
Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan, often referred to as Umar II was the eighth Umayyad caliph, ruling from 717 until his death in 720. His reign was marked by significant central government reforms aimed at fostering efficiency and social equality. These efforts included the first official collection of hadiths and a robust promotion of the Sunnah. Economically, he sought to stabilize the state by i…
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politics · Umayyad caliph from 717 to 720 · politician · governor · caliph · also Umar II, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, umayyad saint, second umar, II
Born 2 November 0681 · Died 5 February 0720 · Q298403
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Died 0720-02-05.
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Career landmark: Umayyad Caliph (0717–0720).
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Career landmark: Governor of Madina (0706–0712).
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Born 0681-11-02.
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