Conqueror of Spain died in prison in Damascus Note: Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik, Caliph of Damascus (705-715), fearing Musa's military success and popularity, recalled Musa to Damascus, where Musa died in prison three years later. Event: Military 714 conquest of Spain completed Event: imprisoned Misc BET 714 AND 717 Damascus, SYR Event: Amir of Africa Acceded BET 704 AND 714