Abu l-Walid 'Abdallah ibn ul-Faradi

Background

Ibn Faradi was born in 962 in Córdoba, Spain.

Education

Ibn Faradi studied law and tradition in Córdoba, Spain.

Career

In 992 Ibn Faradi made the pilgrimage and proceeded to Egypt and Kairawan, studying in these places. After his return, in 1009 he became qadi in Valencia. He and his fellow Muladis were killed at Córdoba when the Berbers took the city. His chief work is the History of the Learned Men of Andalusia, edited by F. Codera (Madrid, 1891-1892). He wrote also a history of the poets of Andalusia.

Achievements

• Ibn Faradi was a historian, best known for his work History of the Learned Men of Andalusia.