Abulfeda

geographer and leader (1273–1331)
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Abulfeda

Summary

Abulfeda is a human[1]. He was born in Damascus[2]. He was born on 1273[3]. He died in Hama[4]. He died on October 27, 1331[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], historian[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Damascus[2], Abulfeda…
  • Abulfeda died in Hama[4].
  • Abulfeda was born on 1273[3].
  • Abulfeda was born on November 1273[12].
  • Abulfeda died on October 27, 1331[5].
  • Abulfeda died on January 1, 1331[13].
  • A child of Abulfeda was Al-Afdal Muhammad[14].
  • Abulfeda worked as a geographer[6].
  • Abulfeda worked as a historian[7].
  • Abulfeda's professions included astronomer[8].
  • Abulfeda worked as an astrologer[9].
  • Abulfeda's professions included politician[10].
  • Abulfeda's professions included ruler[15].
  • Abulfeda's field of work was Islamic philosophy[16].
  • Abulfeda's field of work was geography[17].
  • Abulfeda's field of work was history of Islam[18].
  • Abulfeda held the position of Emir of Hama[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Abulfeda is Taqwim al-Buldan[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Abulfeda is al-Mukhtaṣar fī Akhbār al-bashar[21].
  • Abulfeda's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[22].
  • Abulfeda is recorded as male[23].
  • Abulfeda's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Abulfeda's Commons category is recorded as Abulfeda[25].
  • Abulfeda's given name is recorded as Ismail[26].
  • Abulfeda's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Abulfeda[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Damascus[2], Abulfeda… Recorded date of birth include 1273[3] and November 1273[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], historian[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], politician[10], and ruler[15]. Fields of work include Islamic philosophy[16], a branch of philosophy[28]; geography[17], an academic discipline[29]; and history of Islam[18], an aspect of history[30]. Abulfeda held the position of Emir of Hama[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Taqwim al-Buldan[20], a literary work[31] and al-Mukhtaṣar fī Akhbār al-bashar[21], a literary work[32]. Things named for Abulfeda include he[33], an impact crater[34].

Personal Life

A child of Abulfeda was Al-Afdal Muhammad[14]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 27, 1331[5] and January 1, 1331[13]. Abulfeda passed away in Hama[4].

Why It Matters

Abulfeda ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include he[33], an impact crater[34].

FAQs

Where was Abulfeda born?

Born in Damascus[2], Abulfeda…

Where did Abulfeda die?

Abulfeda died in Hama[4].

What did Abulfeda do for work?

Abulfeda worked as geographer[6], historian[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], and politician[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geographer, historian, astronomer +4
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ismail
    Child Al-Afdal Muhammad
    On focus list of wikimedia project Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons
    Aliases
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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