Khalaf al-Ahmar
Arab grammarian from Basra
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Summary
Khalaf al-Ahmar was born on 733[1] in Basra[2]. He died on 796[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], poet[5], and reciter[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 796[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Given name: Khalaf[10]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[11]
- Name in native language: خلف بن حيان[12]
FAQs
Where was Khalaf al-Ahmar born?
Khalaf al-Ahmar was born in Basra[2].
What did Khalaf al-Ahmar do for work?
Khalaf al-Ahmar worked as a linguist[4], poet[5], and reciter[6].