Person

Yazid I

يزيد بن معاوية

Abu Khalid

645 CE – 683 CE(aged ~38) Quraysh

Yazid I was the son of Mu'awiya I and his nominated successor, whose succession was unprecedented and controversial.

Significance

Son and nominated successor of Mu'awiya I

Reputation in tradition

mixed

Stated motivation

Continue Umayyad hereditary rule
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