Al-Hakam II (al-Ḥakam II ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān III; Arabic: الحكم الثاني‎; January 13, 915 - October 16, 976) was Caliph of Córdoba, and son of Abd-ar-Rahman III. He ruled from 961 to 976. His love of books led to many European works to be translated into Arabic. In comparison to other Caliphs in Córdoba, Al-Hakam II was a relatively peaceful ruler and tolerant of other nations sovereignty.