Mahmoud Darwish
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Summary
Mahmoud Darwish was born on March 13, 1941[1], in Al-Birwa[2]. He died on August 9, 2008[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], correspondent[7], songwriter[8], and poet laureate[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,575 views/month, #6,684 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ramallah[11]
- Spouse: Rana Kabbani[12]
- Country of citizenship: Palestine[13]
- Native language: Arabic[14]
- Occupation: panel discussion[15], translator[16], librettist[17]
- Award received: Prince Claus Award[18], Lenin Peace Prize[19], Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize[20], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], Golden Wreath[22], Lotus Prize for Literature[23], International Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award[24], Escritor/a Galego/a Universal[25]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[26]
- Influenced by: Abu Salma[27], Ziyad Abd al-Fattah[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Maki[30]
- Commons category: Mahmoud Darwish[31]
- Family name: Darwish[32]
- Given name: Mahmoud[33]
- Official website: https://darwish.ps/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mahmoud Darwish[35]
- Described by source: Brockhaus Enzyklopädie (19 ed.)[36], Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[38], Hebrew[39], Palestinian Arabic[40]
- Birth name: محمود درويش[41]
- Name in native language: محمود درويش[42]
Why It Matters
Mahmoud Darwish has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Mahmoud Darwish born?
Mahmoud Darwish was born in Al-Birwa[2].
Where did Mahmoud Darwish die?
Mahmoud Darwish died in Houston[4].
Who was Mahmoud Darwish married to?
Mahmoud Darwish's spouses include Rana Kabbani[12].
What did Mahmoud Darwish do for work?
Mahmoud Darwish worked as a poet[5], writer[6], correspondent[7], songwriter[8], and poet laureate[9].
What awards did Mahmoud Darwish receive?
Honors received include Prince Claus Award[18], Lenin Peace Prize[19], Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize[20], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21].