# Al-Musta'in II

_Ruler of Taifa Zaragoza (1085–1110)_

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> Abu Ja'far Ahmad ibn Yusuf ibn Hud (Arabic: أبو جعفر أحمد بن يوسف بن هود), known by the regnal name al-Musta'in Billah (Arabic: المستعين بالله, lit. 'He who looks for help to God'), was the fourth member of the Banu Hud family to rule the Taifa of Zaragoza. He ruled from 1085 to 1110. He was the son of Yusuf al-Mu'taman ibn Hud.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Zaragoza ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P19))
- **Died:** 24 January 1110 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P570))
- **Place of death:** Valtierra ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Taifa of Zaragoza ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P106))
- **Positions held:** Emir of Sarakusta (1085–1110) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089#P39))

## About

He died in the battle of Valtierra on 24 January 1110.

## Questions

**What positions has Al-Musta'in II held?**  
Positions held by Al-Musta'in II include: Emir of Sarakusta (1085–1110).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Al-Musta'in II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Musta'in_II) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2398089](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2398089) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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