Hussam al-Khatib

Syrian linguist
Person human Q6762719
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Hussam al-Khatib

Summary

Hussam al-Khatib is a human[1]. He was born in Tiberias[2]. He was born on +1932-05-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Doha[4]. He died on +2022-11-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], and university teacher[10].

Key Facts

  • Hussam al-Khatib's place of birth was Tiberias[2].
  • Hussam al-Khatib passed away in Doha[4].
  • Hussam al-Khatib was born on +1932-05-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hussam al-Khatib was born on +1932-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Hussam al-Khatib died on +2022-11-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Hussam al-Khatib was Dima Khatib[12].
  • Hussam al-Khatib held citizenship in Syria[13].
  • Hussam al-Khatib held citizenship in Palestine[14].
  • Hussam al-Khatib worked as a linguist[6].
  • Hussam al-Khatib worked as a writer[7].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's professions included translator[8].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Hussam al-Khatib worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's education included a stint at Damascus University[15].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[16].
  • Hussam al-Khatib received the King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17].
  • Hussam al-Khatib received the Supreme Order of the Renaissance[18].
  • Hussam al-Khatib received the Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[19].
  • Hussam al-Khatib received the Palestine Appreciation Award[20].
  • Hussam al-Khatib is recorded as male[21].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081360104[23].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 56780364[24].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's GND ID is recorded as 1145604315[25].
  • Hussam al-Khatib's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83168471[26].

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Origins and Family

Hussam al-Khatib's place of birth was Tiberias[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1932-05-10T00:00:00Z[3] and +1932-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Educated at Damascus University[15], a public university[27], in Syria[28], founded in 1923[29] and University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1209[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], and university teacher[10].

Recognition

Awards received include King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17], a literary award[34], in Saudi Arabia[35]; Supreme Order of the Renaissance[18], an order[36], in Jordan[37], founded in 1917[38]; Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[19], an order[39], in Palestine[40]; and Palestine Appreciation Award[20], an award[41], in Palestine[42].

Personal Life

A child of Hussam al-Khatib was Dima Khatib[12].

Death and Burial

Hussam al-Khatib died on +2022-11-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Doha[4].

FAQs

Where was Hussam al-Khatib born?

Born in Tiberias[2], Hussam al-Khatib…

Where did Hussam al-Khatib die?

Hussam al-Khatib passed away in Doha[4].

What did Hussam al-Khatib do for work?

Hussam al-Khatib worked as linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Hussam al-Khatib go to school?

Hussam al-Khatib was educated at Damascus University[15] and University of Cambridge[16].

What awards did Hussam al-Khatib receive?

Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17], Supreme Order of the Renaissance[18], Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[19], and Palestine Appreciation Award[20].

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  22. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . VIAF ID. wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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