Abd al-Rahman VIII

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Caliph
gptkbp:birthYear 844
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Córdoba_Cathedral
gptkbp:capital Córdoba
gptkbp:deathYear 961
gptkbp:dynasty Umayyad
gptkbp:era Islamic Golden Age
gptkbp:father gptkb:Abd_al-Rahman_II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abd al-Rahman VIII
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural and scientific advancements
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Aisha_bint_al-Hakam
gptkbp:notableEvent Cultural festivals
Cultural patronage
Legal reforms
Cultural diplomacy
Support for the arts
Promotion of music
Promotion of arts and architecture
Development of urban infrastructure
Support for the translation movement
Cultural exchanges with other civilizations
Religious tolerance policies
Promotion of trade routes
Strengthening of the military
Promotion of science and philosophy
Promotion of philosophy
Encouragement of agricultural development
Support for artisans
Support for medicine
Development of irrigation systems
Support for scholars and poets
Encouragement of literature
Promotion of historical writing
Promotion of textile industries
Support for astronomy
Diplomatic relations with other states
Establishment of trade agreements
Establishment of libraries and schools
Establishment of a court culture
Cultural integration of diverse communities
Encouragement of philosophy and theology
Establishment of a strong economy
Consolidation_of_power_in_Al-Andalus
Military_campaigns_against_Christian_kingdoms
Expansion_of_the_Caliphate
Construction_of_the_Great_Mosque_of_Córdoba
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Abd_al-Rahman_VII
gptkbp:reign 912
961
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:successor Al-Hakam II
gptkbp:title gptkb:Caliph_of_Córdoba