Khaled Khalifa
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Summary
Khaled Khalifa was born on January 1, 1964[1], in Urum al-Sughra[2]. He died on September 30, 2023[3], in Damascus[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (321 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Syria[11]
- Occupation: film screenwriter[12], television writer[13], prose writer[14]
- Field of work: literary activity[15], television screenwriting[16], film screenwriting[17], poetry[18]
- Educated at: Q12235960[19]
- Notable work: In Praise of Hatred[20], No Knives in the Kitchens of This City[21]
- Award received: Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature[22], International Prize for Arabic Fiction[23]
- Member of: Syrian Writers Association[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: literature[26], poetry[27], essay[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Family name: Khalifa[30]
- Given name: Khalid[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Participant in: A Letter on Justice and Open Debate[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[34]
- Name in native language: خالد خليفة[35]
- Start of work period: 1993[36]
- End of work period: 2023[37]
- Social media followers: 2701[38]
- P14750: EFB8-3325-6C36-F4B4-16F9[39]
Why It Matters
Khaled Khalifa has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Khaled Khalifa born?
Khaled Khalifa was born in Urum al-Sughra[2].
Where did Khaled Khalifa die?
Khaled Khalifa passed away in Damascus[4].
What did Khaled Khalifa do for work?
Khaled Khalifa worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9].
Where did Khaled Khalifa go to school?
Khaled Khalifa was educated at Q12235960[19].
What awards did Khaled Khalifa receive?
Honors received include Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature[22] and International Prize for Arabic Fiction[23].