Ibn Said al-Maghribi
Arab geographer, historian and poet (1213–1286)
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Summary
Ibn Said al-Maghribi was born on January 1, 1213[1], in Alcalá la Real[2]. He died on January 1, 1286[3], in Tunis[4]. He worked as a geographer[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: al-Andalus[8]
- Position held: judge[9]
- Notable work: Nashwah al-ṭarab fī Tārīkh jāhilīyat al-ʻArab[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[12]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[13]
- Writing language: Arabic[14]
Why It Matters
Ibn Said al-Maghribi has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Where was Ibn Said al-Maghribi born?
Ibn Said al-Maghribi was born in Alcalá la Real[2].
Where did Ibn Said al-Maghribi die?
Ibn Said al-Maghribi passed away in Tunis[4].
What did Ibn Said al-Maghribi do for work?
Ibn Said al-Maghribi worked as a geographer[5] and historian[6].