Person

Umar ibn Hafsun

عمر بن حفصون
d. 917 CE

Rebel leader controlling eastern al-Andalus from Bobastro fortress, opposed Umayyad rule until his death in 917.

Significance

Leader of Muwallad rebellion against Abd al-Rahman III

Reputation in tradition

enemy

Stated motivation

Lead rebellion against Umayyad Emirate
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