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Lithograph "Aben Aboo" dated 1820

(Spain, 19th c.)
Magos Foundation Collection

ABEN ABOO, THE LAST MUSLIM KING OF WESTERN EUROPE (1569-1571)

Known as El Reyecillo, Aben Abou or Abén Aboo went by the Christian name of Diego López. He murdered his cousin Abén Humeya, King Andalucia. He continued the struggle in favor of the Moriscos. He was betrayed by his cousin El Seniz on March 15, 1571, and shot to death.