Lois Lamya al-Faruqi

Islamic scholar of ethnomusicology (1926–1986)
Person human Q6668290
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Lois Lamya al-Faruqi

Summary

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi is a human[1]. She was born on July 25, 1926[2]. She passed away in Wyncote[3]. She died on May 27, 1986[4]. She worked as a theologian[5], musician[6], and university teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi passed away in Wyncote[3].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi was born on July 25, 1926[2].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi died on May 27, 1986[4].
  • Among Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's spouses was Ismail al-Faruqi[9].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi worked as a theologian[5].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's professions included musician[6].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi was employed by Temple University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Lois Lamya al-Faruqi is The Cultural Atlas of Islam[12].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi is recorded as female[13].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's given name is recorded as Lois[15].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's given name is recorded as Lamya[16].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's manner of death is recorded as homicide[17].
  • Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi was born on July 25, 1926[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5], musician[6], and university teacher[7]. Among Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's employers was Temple University[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lois Lamya al-Faruqi is The Cultural Atlas of Islam[12].

Personal Life

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi was married to Ismail al-Faruqi[9].

Death and Burial

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi died on May 27, 1986[4]. She passed away in Wyncote[3].

Why It Matters

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where did Lois Lamya al-Faruqi die?

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi died in Wyncote[3].

Who was Lois Lamya al-Faruqi married to?

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's spouses include Ismail al-Faruqi[9].

What did Lois Lamya al-Faruqi do for work?

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi worked as theologian[5], musician[6], and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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