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Abu al-Rabi Sulayman

Type Figure Region Morocco Time 1285–1310 Also known as Abu al-Rabi Sulayman、Abu al-Rabi、Abu al-Rabi Sulayman ibn Yusuf、Sulayman

Marinid sultan (1285–1310, r. 1308–1310) who succeeded his brother Abu Thabit Amir and died, reportedly poisoned, in May 1310, succeeded by Uthman II.

Timeline

  1. 1301–1307Fez · Fez-MeknesFrom 1301 to 1307 Abu al-Rabi Sulayman, son of Yusuf I, grew up at the Fez court and took part in government; his elder brother Abu Thabit Amir was heir apparent, and the family continued to control the Marinid core of power.
  2. 1308–1310Fez · Fez-MeknesAfter his brother Abu Thabit Amir died in 1308, Abu al-Rabi Sulayman acceded as sultan and continued managing relations with Castile and Granada. He died in May 1310, reportedly by poison, ending the turbulent spell of three short-reigned Marinid sultans in succession; his brother Uthman II then acceded.

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