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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif
1645 - 1727 · Male · Tafilalt, Morocco
Son of Moulay Ali Sharif
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1645 - 1727
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Biography
Moulay Ismail ruled Morocco from 1672 to 1727 during one of the longest reigns in Moroccan history. Known as the "Warrior Sultan," he built Meknes as an imperial capital, created the elite Black Guard army, strengthened royal authority, and expanded Morocco's diplomatic influence.
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Married Lalla Khnata (Khanatha) bint Bakkar
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif's recorded parent is Moulay Ali Sharif.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif has 1 recorded child: Moulay Abdallah.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif married Lalla Khnata (Khanatha) bint Bakkar.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif has 2 recorded siblings: Muhammad ibn Sharif (Mohammed I), Moulay al-Rashid.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif is recorded as Sultan of Morocco in the Moroccan Royal family tree.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif's recorded native place is Tafilalt, Morocco.
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1 ancestor and 22 descendants of Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif are recorded so far, within a tree of 32 people.
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Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif is recorded in the Moroccan Royal family tree on My rOoOts, alongside 31 other people.
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