Jalal Al-e-Ahmad

writer, thinker, and social and political critic (1923-1969)
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Jalal Al-e-Ahmad

Summary

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad is a human[1]. He was born in Tehran[2]. He was born on December 2, 1923[3]. He died in Asalem[4]. He died on September 9, 1969[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], and anthropologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad passed away in Asalem[4].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was born on December 2, 1923[3].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was born on 1923[12].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad died on September 9, 1969[5].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was married to Simin Daneshvar[13].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad held citizenship in Iran[14].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included translator[6].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included writer[7].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included teacher[8].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included novelist[9].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as an anthropologist[10].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as a sociologist[15].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad is recorded as male[18].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's Commons category is recorded as Jalal Al-e-Ahmad[20].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's given name is recorded as Jalal[21].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[23].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jalal Al-e-Ahmad[24].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fa', 'text': 'جلال آل احمد'}[25].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's writing language is recorded as Persian[26].

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Origins and Family

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 2, 1923[3] and 1923[12].

Education

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], anthropologist[10], and sociologist[15].

Personal Life

Among Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's spouses was Simin Daneshvar[13]. His religion is recorded as Islam[17].

Death and Burial

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad died on September 9, 1969[5]. He died in Asalem[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jalal Al-e-Ahmad include Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards[27], an award[28], founded in 2008[29].

Why It Matters

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards[27], an award[28], founded in 2008[29].

FAQs

Where was Jalal Al-e-Ahmad born?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2].

Where did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad die?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad passed away in Asalem[4].

Who was Jalal Al-e-Ahmad married to?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's spouses include Simin Daneshvar[13].

What did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad do for work?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], and anthropologist[10].

Where did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad go to school?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was educated at Harvard University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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