Constantin Zureiq

Syrian historian (1909–2000)
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Constantin Zureiq

Summary

Constantin Zureiq is a human[1]. His place of birth was Damascus[2]. He was born on April 18, 1909[3]. He passed away in Beirut[4]. He died on August 11, 2000[5]. He worked as a political scientist[6], professor[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], and intellectual[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (915 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Constantin Zureiq's place of birth was Damascus[2].
  • Constantin Zureiq died in Beirut[4].
  • Constantin Zureiq was born on April 18, 1909[3].
  • Constantin Zureiq died on August 11, 2000[5].
  • A child of Constantin Zureiq was Huda Zurayk[12].
  • Constantin Zureiq held citizenship in Ba'athist Syria[13].
  • Constantin Zureiq's professions included political scientist[6].
  • Constantin Zureiq worked as a professor[7].
  • Constantin Zureiq's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Constantin Zureiq worked as a historian[9].
  • Constantin Zureiq's professions included intellectual[10].
  • Constantin Zureiq's professions included writer[14].
  • Constantin Zureiq held the position of President of Damascus University[15].
  • Constantin Zureiq held the position of President of the American University of Beirut[16].
  • Constantin Zureiq was employed by Damascus University[17].
  • Constantin Zureiq was employed by American University of Beirut[18].
  • Among Constantin Zureiq's employers was Institute for Palestine Studies[19].
  • Constantin Zureiq was employed by American University[20].
  • Constantin Zureiq's education included a stint at Princeton University[21].
  • Constantin Zureiq's education included a stint at American University of Beirut[22].
  • Constantin Zureiq's education included a stint at International College, Beirut[23].
  • Constantin Zureiq's education included a stint at University of Michigan[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Constantin Zureiq is Maʿna an-Nakba[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Constantin Zureiq is Provisional readings in the History of the Arabs and Arabic Culture[26].
  • Constantin Zureiq was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Damascus[2], Constantin Zureiq… he was born on April 18, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; American University of Beirut[22], a private university[32], in Lebanon[33], founded in 1866[34]; International College, Beirut[23], a school[35], in Lebanon[36], founded in 1891[37], headquartered in Beirut[38]; and University of Michigan[24], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1817[41], headquartered in Ann Arbor[42]. Constantin Zureiq earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include political scientist[6], professor[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], intellectual[10], and writer[14]. Employers include Damascus University[17], a public university[44], in Syria[45], founded in 1923[46]; American University of Beirut[18], a private university[47], in Lebanon[48], founded in 1866[49]; Institute for Palestine Studies[19], a research institute[50], in Lebanon[51], founded in 1963[52]; and American University[20], a private university[53], in United States[54], founded in 1893[55]. Positions held include President of Damascus University[15] and President of the American University of Beirut[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Maʿna an-Nakba[25], a written work[56] and Provisional readings in the History of the Arabs and Arabic Culture[26], a version, edition or translation[57], written by Asad Rustum[58].

Personal Life

A child of Constantin Zureiq was Huda Zurayk[12]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[59].

Death and Burial

Constantin Zureiq died on August 11, 2000[5]. He passed away in Beirut[4].

Why It Matters

Constantin Zureiq ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (915 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Constantin Zureiq born?

Constantin Zureiq's place of birth was Damascus[2].

Where did Constantin Zureiq die?

Constantin Zureiq passed away in Beirut[4].

What did Constantin Zureiq do for work?

Constantin Zureiq worked as political scientist[6], professor[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], and intellectual[10].

Where did Constantin Zureiq go to school?

Constantin Zureiq was educated at Princeton University[21], American University of Beirut[22], International College, Beirut[23], and University of Michigan[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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