Harun of Barcelona

Harun of Barcelona (Arabic: هارون البرشلوني‎) was the last Wali of Barcelona, ruling from 800 to 801, during the Siege of Barcelona. Harun succeeded as Wali when his predecessor, Sa'dun al Ruayni was captured by besieging Frankish forces while trying to reach Córdoba to raise help. Harun was chosen as Wali by both the Gothic and Muslim population in the city. However totally besieged, with no food and no hope of help, the city's Gothic magnates forced him to surrender Barcelona to the Frank Louis the Pious on April 3, 801. * v * t * e

Harun of Barcelona

Harun of Barcelona (Arabic: هارون البرشلوني‎) was the last Wali of Barcelona, ruling from 800 to 801, during the Siege of Barcelona. Harun succeeded as Wali when his predecessor, Sa'dun al Ruayni was captured by besieging Frankish forces while trying to reach Córdoba to raise help. Harun was chosen as Wali by both the Gothic and Muslim population in the city. However totally besieged, with no food and no hope of help, the city's Gothic magnates forced him to surrender Barcelona to the Frank Louis the Pious on April 3, 801. * v * t * e