Al-Walid II

AncientEmperorUmayyad Caliphate-706 — ?

Poet libertine caliph assassinated.

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Quick Facts

Born

706 BCE

Country

Umayyad Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score40.4

Al-Walid II — Complete Timeline

743 AD

Became CaliphPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Walid II succeeded his uncle Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik as Umayyad caliph. His accession was controversial due to his reputation for debauchery and neglect of state affairs, leading to widespread discontent among the elite.

SuccessionUmayyad CaliphateControversy

Impact: global

744 AD

Assassinated by RebelsPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Walid II was assassinated by forces loyal to his cousin Yazid III at his palace in al-Bakhra. His death triggered a period of civil war within the Umayyad Caliphate, weakening the dynasty before the Abbasid Revolution.

AssassinationCivil WarUmayyad Decline

Impact: globaltragic