(Abu Amru ibn Habed), first Moorish king of Seville, and founder of the Abadite dynasty, born in the latter half of the 10th century, died about 1041. His ancestors, from Emesa in Syria, had settled at Tocina, on the Guadalquivir. He was brought up at Seville, where by his munificence and amiability he became so popular that the people, wearied by the bad administration of the Ommiyade rulers, chose him in 1015 as their king. After consolidating his power at Seville, he added Cordova to his dominions, and reigned 26 years. - Abad II. (Mohammed ibn Habed), son of the preceding, born in 1012, died in 1069. He added the territory of Carmona to Seville, gradually acquired all Andalusia, and aimed at the subjugation of entire Spain. He was cruel and relentless. - Abad III. (Mohammed ibn Habed), son of the preceding, born in 1039, died in 1095. He was celebrated for love of art and letters and for poetical talent. He continued the conquests of his father and grandfather, added a part of Portugal to his dominions, and threatened Castile. At the same time he was tolerant and kindly. Alfonso VI. of Castile, after having been his enemy, married his daughter. This alliance with a Christian king excited the jeal-ousy of the petty Moorish rulers.

Aided by the king of Morocco, they attacked Alfonso and Abad, and the latter only avoided the sacking of Seville by surrendering (1091). He was ! imprisoned four years in Morocco, where his four daughters were compelled to spin wool for their subsistence. His poems, composed during his captivity, were admired. The Abadite dynasty ended with him.

Counting Abacus.