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Abd ar-Rahman |
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Abd ar-Rahman, Muslim governor of SpainAbd ar-Rahman (äb'där-rämän`), d. 732, Muslim governor of Spain (721–32). Invading Aquitaine in 732, he won a victory over the Franks at Toulouse but was defeated in the battle of Tours by Charles Martel Charles Martel (märtĕl`) [O.Fr...... Click the link for more information. . Abd ar-Rahman, sultan of MoroccoAbd ar-Rahman, 1778–1859, sultan of Morocco (1822–59). He sought, unsuccessfully, to take advantage of the overthrow of Turkish rule in Algeria in order to extend his territory. Later he allied himself with the emir, Abd al-Kader Abd al-Kader (äb'däl-kädēr`), c.1807–1883, Algerian military and religious leader...... Click the link for more information. , but after their defeat at Isly (1844), he made peace with France and refused the emir further asylum in Morocco. Abd ar-Rahman was at various times involved in difficulties with Austria, Spain, and Great Britain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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