Yazīd I: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Yazīd ibn Muʿāwiyah ibn Abī Sufyān |
|---|---|
| Born | c.645 • Arabia |
| Died | 683 • Damascus • Syria |
| Title / Office | caliph (680-683), Caliphate |
| House / Dynasty | Umayyad dynasty |
| Notable Family Members | father Muʿāwiyah I |
| Role In | Battle of Karbala |
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