Person

Al-Hasan ibn al-Qasim Jannun

الحسن الثاني بن القاسم كنون
d. 985 CE

Al-Hasan ibn al-Qasim Jannun was the thirteenth and last ruler of the Idrisid dynasty. He ruled from 954 until his capture by the Umayyads in 974, after which he was exiled to Córdoba. In 985, with Fatimid support, he attempted to reclaim power in the western Maghreb but was defeated and executed.

Significance

Last Idrisid ruler who attempted to restore his dynasty's power

Stated motivation

To regain control of western Maghreb with Fatimid support
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