Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi

Military Commander

– 0732

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Who was Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi?

Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, also known as Abd er Rahman, Abdderrahman, Abderame, and Abd el-Rahman, unsuccessfully led the Andalusian Muslims into battle against the forces of Charles Martel in the Battle of Tours on October 10, 732 AD. for which he is primarily remembered in the West. His full name was Abu Said Abdul Rahman ibn Abdullah ibn Bishr ibn Al Sarem Al 'Aki Al Ghafiqi.

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Religion
  • Islam
Died
0732

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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