Idries Shah
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Summary
Idries Shah was born on June 16, 1924[1], in Shimla[2]. He died on November 23, 1996[3], in London[4]. He worked as a writer[5], children's writer[6], teacher[7], and collector of fairy tales[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,045 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brookwood Cemetery[10]
- Mother: Saira Elizabeth Luiza Shah[11]
- Child: Saira Shah[12], Safia Shah[13], Tahir Shah[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Ethnic group: Pashtuns[16], Afghans in India[17], Scottish people[18]
- Educated at: City of Oxford High School for Boys[19]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Idries Shah[22]
- Pseudonym: Arkon Daraul[23]
- Official website: http://www.idriesshahfoundation.org/[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Idries Shah[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Lifestyle: mysticism[27]
- Sibling: Omar Ali-Shah[28], Amina Shah[29]
Why It Matters
Idries Shah has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Idries Shah born?
Idries Shah was born in Shimla[2].
Where did Idries Shah die?
Idries Shah died in London[4].
Who were Idries Shah's parents?
Idries Shah's mother was Saira Elizabeth Luiza Shah[11].
What did Idries Shah do for work?
Idries Shah worked as a writer[5], children's writer[6], teacher[7], and collector of fairy tales[8].
Where did Idries Shah go to school?
Idries Shah was educated at City of Oxford High School for Boys[19].