Jamal Khashoggi
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Jamal Khashoggi was born on October 13, 1958, in Medina and held Saudi Arabian citizenship[1][2][3][4]. He was a journalist and political writer by occupation[5][6] and practiced Sunni Islam. His parents were Ahmad Khashoggi[7] and Esaaf Khashoggi[7]. He had four children: Razan Khashoggi, Salah Khashoggi, Noha Khashoggi, and Abdullah Khashoggi[7]. Khashoggi's education included Indiana State University, Indiana University, and Victoria College. He died on October 2, 2018, at the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul[8][9].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Istanbul[8]
- Father: Ahmad Khashoggi[9]
- Mother: Esaaf Khashoggi[10]
- Spouse: Rawia Khashoggi[11], Hatice Cengiz[12]
- Child: Razan Khashoggi[13], Salah Khashoggi[14], Noha Khashoggi[15], Abdullah Khashoggi[16]
- Country of citizenship: Saudi Arabia[17]
- Employer: The Washington Post[18], Al-Watan[19]
- Educated at: Indiana State University[20], Indiana University[21], Victoria College[22]
- Award received: Time Person of the Year[23]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Jamal Khashoggi[26]
- Cause of death: killing[27]
- Residence: United States[28]
- Family name: Khashoggi[29]
- Given name: Jamal[30], Ahmad[31]
- Significant event: assassination of Jamal Khashoggi[32]
- Official website: https://jamalkhashoggi.com/[33]
- Relative: Adnan Khashoggi[34], Dodi Fayed[35]
- Medical condition: asthma[36]
- Manner of death: homicide[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[38], English[39]
- Birth name: جمال أحمد خاشقجي[40]
- Name in native language: جمال خاشقجي[41]
- Hair color: grey hair[42]
Why It Matters
Jamal Khashoggi has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Jamal Khashoggi born?
Jamal Khashoggi was born in Medina[2].
Where did Jamal Khashoggi die?
Jamal Khashoggi died in Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul[4].
Who were Jamal Khashoggi's parents?
Jamal Khashoggi's father was Ahmad Khashoggi[9]. Jamal Khashoggi's mother was Esaaf Khashoggi[10].
Who was Jamal Khashoggi married to?
Jamal Khashoggi's spouses include Rawia Khashoggi[11] and Hatice Cengiz[12].
What did Jamal Khashoggi do for work?
Jamal Khashoggi worked as a journalist[5] and political writer[6].
Where did Jamal Khashoggi go to school?
Jamal Khashoggi was educated at Indiana State University[20], Indiana University[21], and Victoria College[22].
What awards did Jamal Khashoggi receive?
Honors received include Time Person of the Year[23].