Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Caliph
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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
|