Idris II إدريس الثاني

791–828 CE

Born posthumously after his father's death, Idris II expanded the Idrisid state and made his enduring contribution: the founding of the city of Fez (Fas) in 809 CE, which became a significant center of Islamic civilization.

Why They Mattered

The founding of Fez created an intellectual and commercial center whose impact on Islamic civilization extends far beyond the Idrisid period.

Legacy

Remembered as the founder of Fez, a culturally significant city in Islamic history.