Amr ibn Hamiq

AncientPoliticianUmayyad Caliphate-580 — ?

Early Shiite, killed by Muawiyah governor.

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Quick Facts

Born

580 BCE

Country

Umayyad Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score42.0

Amr ibn Hamiq — Complete Timeline

656 AD

Supported Ali at the Battle of the CamelWar

Amr ibn Hamiq fought alongside Caliph Ali at the Battle of the Camel. He was a close companion of Ali and remained loyal to him during the First Fitna, participating in the conflict against Aisha's coalition.

First FitnaBattleCompanion

660 AD

Killed by Umayyad GovernorPolitical Action◆ Major

Amr ibn Hamiq al-Khuza'i was pursued by agents of Muawiyah I after the death of Caliph Ali. He was captured near Mosul by the Umayyad governor and killed. His head was sent to Muawiyah, marking the suppression of early Shia opposition.

Umayyad CaliphateExecutionShia

Impact: regionaltragic