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Uthman

574 - 656

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Uthman ibn Affan (c. 573 or 576 – 17 June 656) was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and notable companion of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, played a major role in early Islamic history. During his reign as caliph, he was known for ordering the official compilation of the standardized version of the Quran, known as Uthman's Quran, that is still being used today. Before his predecessor, Caliph Umar (r. 634–644), died in office, he appointed a committee of trustees to elect a successor. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Uthman is the 157th most popular politician (down from 81st in 2019), the 8th most popular biography from Saudi Arabia (down from 5th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Saudi Arabian Politician.

Uthman was the third caliph of Islam. He was a successful administrator and is most famous for compiling the Quran into a single text.

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Among politicians, Uthman ranks 157 out of 19,576. Before him are Hadrian, Pontius Pilate, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Rodrigo Duterte, Severus Alexander, and Henry IV of France. After him are Murad III, Ahmed I, Herod the Great, Silvio Berlusconi, Lorenzo de' Medici, and Titus.

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Among people born in 574, Uthman ranks 1. After him are Pope Agatho, and Prince Shōtoku. Among people deceased in 656, Uthman ranks 1. After him are Zubayr ibn al-Awam, Talhah, Sigebert III, Abdallah ibn Sa'd, Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, and Peada of Mercia.

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In Saudi Arabia

Among people born in Saudi Arabia, Uthman ranks 8 out of 354. Before him are Ali (601), Umar (585), Abu Bakr (573), Aisha (605), Khadija bint Khuwaylid (556), and Fatimah (604). After him are Husayn ibn Ali (626), Salman of Saudi Arabia (1935), Khalid ibn al-Walid (592), Hasan ibn Ali (624), Bilal ibn Rabah (580), and Muawiyah I (603).

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Among POLITICIANS In Saudi Arabia

Among politicians born in Saudi Arabia, Uthman ranks 2. Before him are Umar (585). After him are Salman of Saudi Arabia (1935), Muawiyah I (603), Ibn Saud (1875), Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (1924), Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906), Faisal I of Iraq (1885), Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (570), Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646), Abū Lahab (549), and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (580).

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