I lived from 1003-1071. I was from Spain, and am in the European category.
Ibn Zaydun was born Abu Al Walid Ahmad ibn Zaydun.
He was probably the greatest arabic poet of Spain.
His unconditional love for Walladah, the talented and beautiful daughter of the Caliph al Mustakfi, caused his downfall. After several years in prison and exile, fortune and fame smiled on him once again. Al Mutadid the Abbadid Caliph appointed him to the post of Grand Vizier and chief of the army and gave him the title Zual Wizaratayn, one of the two vizarats.
He was probably the greatest arabic poet of Spain.
His unconditional love for Walladah, the talented and beautiful daughter of the Caliph al Mustakfi, caused his downfall. After several years in prison and exile, fortune and fame smiled on him once again. Al Mutadid the Abbadid Caliph appointed him to the post of Grand Vizier and chief of the army and gave him the title Zual Wizaratayn, one of the two vizarats.
My poetry
- Patience has departed from the parting lover,
Who divulged the secret, confiding it to you;7 lines
