Ali al-Kattani

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Summary

Ali al-Kattani was born on September 27, 1941[1], in Fez[2]. He died on April 10, 2001[3], in Córdoba[4]. He worked as a scientist[5], energy researcher[6], historian[7], genealogist[8], and electrotechnician[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Al-Muntaṣir bi-Allāh ibn Muḥammad al-Kattānī[11]
  • Child: Al-Hasan Al-Kattani[12], Houssain Kettani[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Morocco[14]
  • Occupation: university teacher[15]
  • Field of work: energy research[16]
  • Employer: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals[17]
  • Educated at: University of Lausanne[18], Carnegie Institute of Technology[19]
  • Notable work: Inbiʿāth al-Islām fī al-ʾAndalus[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Given name: Ali[22]
  • Name in native language: علي الكتاني[23]
  • Kunya: ʾAbū al-Ḥasan[24]

FAQs

Where was Ali al-Kattani born?

Ali al-Kattani was born in Fez[2].

Where did Ali al-Kattani die?

Ali al-Kattani passed away in Córdoba[4].

Who were Ali al-Kattani's parents?

Ali al-Kattani's father was Al-Muntaṣir bi-Allāh ibn Muḥammad al-Kattānī[11].

What did Ali al-Kattani do for work?

Ali al-Kattani worked as a scientist[5], energy researcher[6], historian[7], genealogist[8], and electrotechnician[9].

Where did Ali al-Kattani go to school?

Ali al-Kattani was educated at University of Lausanne[18] and Carnegie Institute of Technology[19].

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  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . unesdoc.unesco.org. unesdoc.unesco.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . unesdoc.unesco.org. unesdoc.unesco.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . unesdoc.unesco.org. unesdoc.unesco.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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