Ibn al-Farid
Sufi poet
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Summary
Ibn al-Farid was born on March 22, 1181[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on 1234[3] in Cairo[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and Sufi[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (334 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1235[10], January 23, 1235[11]
- Place of burial: Mokattam[12]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[13], poetry[14]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Ibn al-Farid[17]
- Given name: Omar[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ibn al-Farid[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[25]
- Name in native language: عمر بن علي بن الفارض[26]
- Writing language: Arabic[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Why It Matters
Ibn al-Farid has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Ibn al-Farid born?
Ibn al-Farid's place of birth was Cairo[2].
Where did Ibn al-Farid die?
Ibn al-Farid passed away in Cairo[4].
What did Ibn al-Farid do for work?
Ibn al-Farid worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and Sufi[8].