Ibn Ammar

However, Al-Mu'tamid's father, Abbad II al-Mu'tadid disapproved of the relationship and sent him into exile. Al-Mu'tamid named him prime minister some time after the death of his father. Reputed to be unbeatable at chess; according to Abdelwahid al-Marrakushi, his victory in a game convinced Alfonso VI of Castile to turn away from Seville. He engineered the annexation of the taifa of Murcia to the kingdom of Seville, and convinced al-Mu'tamid to name him as its governor. He proclaimed himself its king and cut off relations with al-Mu'tamid. He soon fell from power, was captured in an ambush, and was imprisoned in Seville. Al-Mu'tamid was initially inclined to forgiveness, but was later incensed by something he read in an intercepted letter sent by Ibn Ammar from his prison cell. The king then killed the poet with his own hands.

• Name — Muhammad ibn Ammar • Born — 1031 • Birthplace — Silves, Al-Andalus • Died — 1086 • Place of death — Seville, Al-Andalus • Occupation — Poet, Vizier • Language — Arabic • Period — 11th century • Genre — Poetry • Native Name — أبو بكر محمد بن عمّار

Ibn Ammar is recorded with the occupation chess player. Recorded with the occupation governor. Recorded with the occupation minister. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded with the occupation poet. Recorded as writer, chess player, minister, governor and poet.