Hussein II

Hussein ibn Hussein ibn Waseem ibn Hussein al-Burzandi (1124-1174) was an Arab nobleman and the seventh Emir of the Taifa of Burzand, the first Brunanter state. Hussein like his father was a mastermind ruler and was a powerful orator. His speeches were said to have influenced Almoravid soldiers to join his army. Christian Latin sources mention him as Hacen Abenhacen.

Early Life
He was the son of the Emir of Burzand, Emir Hussein ibn Waseem and a Byzantine noblewoman, Ahlana as-Salawiyyah.

Biography
After Emir Abdur-Rahman’s death. Abdur-Rahman’s and Umar’s children were quite young. Hence, Hussein ascended the post of Emir.

Death
He like Abdur-Rahman died without any heir in 1174.