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Idris II

791–828 · 9th century · Also known as Idris II of Morocco

Idris II was the posthumous son of Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco. He took power around 803 and made Fez his capital, settling refugees from Córdoba and Kairouan in its two quarters. He granted Tlemcen to his cousin, founding the Sulaymanid branch, and is venerated as the patron saint of Fez.

Idris II
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Idrisid dynastySulaymanid emirate

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