Ahmed ‘Urabi

Egyptian army officer and revolutionary (1841–1911)
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Ahmed ‘Urabi

Summary

Ahmed ‘Urabi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zagazig[2]. He was born on March 31, 1841[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on September 21, 1911[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ahmed ‘Urabi was born in Zagazig[2].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi passed away in Cairo[4].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi was born on March 31, 1841[3].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi was born on January 1, 1839[9].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi died on September 21, 1911[5].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi died on January 1, 1911[10].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi held citizenship in Egypt[11].
  • Arabic was Ahmed ‘Urabi's native language[12].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi worked as a politician[6].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi held the position of Defense Minister[13].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi held the position of Defense Minister[14].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[15].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's religion is recorded as Islam[16].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi is recorded as male[17].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's noble title is recorded as bey[19].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's noble title is recorded as pasha[20].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's Commons category is recorded as Ahmed Orabi[21].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier[22].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's military, police or special rank is recorded as miralay[23].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi was part of the conflict Anglo-Egyptian War[24].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi was part of the conflict Urabi revolt[25].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's family name is recorded as Orabi[26].
  • Ahmed ‘Urabi's given name is recorded as Ahmed[27].

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Origins and Family

Ahmed ‘Urabi's place of birth was Zagazig[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 31, 1841[3] and January 1, 1839[9]. Arabic was his native language[12].

Education

Ahmed ‘Urabi's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Defense Minister[13], a public office[28], in Egypt[29].

Personal Life

Ahmed ‘Urabi's religion is recorded as Islam[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 21, 1911[5] and January 1, 1911[10]. Ahmed ‘Urabi passed away in Cairo[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ahmed ‘Urabi include Urabi revolt[30], a revolt[31], in Khedivate of Egypt[32].

Why It Matters

Ahmed ‘Urabi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Urabi revolt[30], a revolt[31], in Khedivate of Egypt[32].

FAQs

Where was Ahmed ‘Urabi born?

Ahmed ‘Urabi was born in Zagazig[2].

Where did Ahmed ‘Urabi die?

Ahmed ‘Urabi passed away in Cairo[4].

What did Ahmed ‘Urabi do for work?

Ahmed ‘Urabi worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Ahmed ‘Urabi go to school?

Ahmed ‘Urabi was educated at Al-Azhar University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . L'Est Républicain. Retrieved . books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Carnby · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Egypt
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Arabi (1906) - TIMEA.jpg"
  2. 25d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Zagazig
    Place of death Cairo
    Position held Defense Minister, Defense Minister
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: محافظة الشرقية - الزقازيق - تمثال البطل أحمد عرابى.jpg"
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