Attar of Nishapur
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Attar of Nishapur
Summary
Attar of Nishapur is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nishapur[2]. He was born on March 1145[3]. He died in Nishapur[4]. He died on April 26, 1221[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], pharmacist[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,265 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Attar of Nishapur's place of birth was Nishapur[2].
- Attar of Nishapur passed away in Nishapur[4].
- Attar of Nishapur was born on March 1145[3].
- Attar of Nishapur died on April 26, 1221[5].
- Burial took place at Attar Mausoleum[12].
- Attar of Nishapur's professions included philosopher[6].
- Attar of Nishapur's professions included poet[7].
- Attar of Nishapur worked as a writer[8].
- Attar of Nishapur worked as a pharmacist[9].
- Attar of Nishapur worked as a biographer[10].
- Attar of Nishapur worked as a mystic[13].
- A notable work attributed to Attar of Nishapur is The Conference of the Birds[14].
- A notable work attributed to Attar of Nishapur is Tazkirat al-Awliya[15].
- A notable work attributed to Attar of Nishapur is Mokhtar-nameh[16].
- A notable work attributed to Attar of Nishapur is Book of secrets[17].
- Attar of Nishapur's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[18].
- Attar of Nishapur was influenced by Bayazid Bastami[19].
- Attar of Nishapur is recorded as male[20].
- Attar of Nishapur's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Attar of Nishapur's genre is masnavi[22].
- Attar of Nishapur's genre is prose[23].
- Attar of Nishapur's genre is ghazal[24].
- Attar of Nishapur's genre is Ruba'i[25].
- Attar of Nishapur's Commons category is recorded as Attar[26].
- Attar of Nishapur's given name is recorded as Farid[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Nishapur[2], Attar of Nishapur… he was born on March 1145[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], pharmacist[9], biographer[10], and mystic[13].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Conference of the Birds[14], a literary work[28]; Tazkirat al-Awliya[15], a literary work[29]; Mokhtar-nameh[16], a literary work[30]; and Book of secrets[17], a literary work[31]. Things named for Attar of Nishapur include Attar Mausoleum[32], a mausoleum[33], in Iran[34].
Personal Life
Attar of Nishapur's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[18].
Death and Burial
Attar of Nishapur died on April 26, 1221[5]. He passed away in Nishapur[4]. Burial took place at Attar Mausoleum[12].
Why It Matters
Attar of Nishapur ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,265 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by Hafez[37], a poet[38], 1325–1389[39], of Muzaffarids of Iran[40].
Works attributed to him include The Conference of the Birds[41], a literary work[42] and Tazkirat al-Awliya[43], a literary work[44]. Entities named for him include Attar Mausoleum[32], a mausoleum[33], in Iran[34].
FAQs
Where was Attar of Nishapur born?
Born in Nishapur[2], Attar of Nishapur…
Where did Attar of Nishapur die?
Attar of Nishapur died in Nishapur[4].
What did Attar of Nishapur do for work?
Attar of Nishapur worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], writer[8], pharmacist[9], and biographer[10].
Who did Attar of Nishapur influence?
Attar of Nishapur has been cited as an influence by Hafez[37].