Historical figures in Raqqa
The atlas holds 3 people and 4 moments here, from 657 to 2014. The most recorded lives are Harun al-Rashid, Husayn ibn Ali and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Across the Middle Ages and the Islamic Golden Age.
Notable people
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
in 2014
1 moment here
Iraqi militant leader who founded and led the Islamic State. This chronology records documented physical presence only, emphasizing birth, residence,…
Harun al-Rashid
from 796 to 806
2 moments here
Harun al-Rashid was the fifth Abbasid caliph, reigning from 786 to 809. Born at Ray, he led expeditions against Byzantium before becoming caliph,…
Husayn ibn Ali
in 657
1 moment here
Husayn ibn Ali was an Alid political and religious leader, son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatima, grandson of Muhammad, and the third Imam in Shia…
Moments
- 657 Battle of Siffin Husayn ibn Ali
- 796 Court transferred to Raqqa Harun al-Rashid
- 806 Departure from Raqqa for the 806 invasion Harun al-Rashid
- 2014 Reported departure from Raqqa Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi