Ahmed Shawqi

Egyptian poet and dramatist (1868–1932)
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Ahmed Shawqi
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Ahmed Shawqi

Summary

Ahmed Shawqi is a human[1]. He was born in Cairo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on October 23, 1932[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], linguist[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ahmed Shawqi's place of birth was Cairo[2].
  • Ahmed Shawqi died in Cairo[4].
  • Ahmed Shawqi was born on January 1, 1868[3].
  • Ahmed Shawqi died on October 23, 1932[5].
  • Ahmed Shawqi died on December 13, 1932[12].
  • Ahmed Shawqi held citizenship in Egypt[13].
  • Ahmed Shawqi worked as a playwright[6].
  • Ahmed Shawqi worked as a poet[7].
  • Ahmed Shawqi worked as a linguist[8].
  • Ahmed Shawqi worked as a translator[9].
  • Ahmed Shawqi worked as a writer[10].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's education included a stint at University of Montpellier[14].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ahmed Shawqi is Al-Shawqiyt[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ahmed Shawqi is Aswāq al-dhahab[17].
  • Ahmed Shawqi was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[18].
  • Ahmed Shawqi is recorded as male[19].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's Commons category is recorded as Ahmed Shawqi[21].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's given name is recorded as Ahmed[22].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's given name is recorded as Ahmad[23].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ahmed Shawqi[24].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[25].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[26].
  • Ahmed Shawqi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[27].

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Origins and Family

Ahmed Shawqi's place of birth was Cairo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3].

Education

Educated at University of Montpellier[14], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[28], in France[29], founded in 1220[30], headquartered in Montpellier[31] and University of Paris[15], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], linguist[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Al-Shawqiyt[16], a written work[36] and Aswāq al-dhahab[17], a written work[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 23, 1932[5] and December 13, 1932[12]. Ahmed Shawqi passed away in Cairo[4].

Why It Matters

Ahmed Shawqi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ahmed Shawqi born?

Ahmed Shawqi was born in Cairo[2].

Where did Ahmed Shawqi die?

Ahmed Shawqi passed away in Cairo[4].

What did Ahmed Shawqi do for work?

Ahmed Shawqi worked as playwright[6], poet[7], linguist[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ahmed Shawqi go to school?

Ahmed Shawqi was educated at University of Montpellier[14] and University of Paris[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Ahmed, Ahmad
    Country of citizenship Egypt
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