Muhammad al-Idrisi vs Suryavarman II
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Compare the life timelines of Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100–1165) and Suryavarman II (1094–1150) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 50 years, from 1100 to 1150.
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Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100–1165)
- — Born in Ceuta Verified
- — Studied in Cordoba Verified
- — Traveled widely as a young man Verified
- — Joined the court of Roger II in Palermo Verified
- — Directed a fifteen-year royal geographical survey Verified
- — Constructed a silver planisphere for Roger II
- — Completed the Tabula Rogeriana Verified
- — Continued geographical work under William I of Sicily
- — Died, probably in Ceuta Verified
Suryavarman II (1094–1150)
- — Born into a provincial branch of the Khmer royal line Verified
- — Seized the Khmer throne after defeating a rival king Verified
- — Crowned king by the brahmin Divakarapandita Verified
- — Restored diplomatic relations with Song-dynasty China Verified
- — Began construction of Angkor Wat, dedicated to Vishnu Verified
- — Launched campaigns against Dai Viet Verified
- — Invaded Champa and captured its capital Vijaya Verified
- — Died, probably during or after a campaign against Champa Verified