Naji al-Ali

Palestinian Cartoonist (c.1937-1987)
Person human Q3335321
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Naji al-Ali

Summary

Naji al-Ali is a human[1]. Born in Al-Shajara[2], he… he was born on 1937[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 29, 1987[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], journalist[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (607 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Naji al-Ali's place of birth was Al-Shajara[2].
  • Naji al-Ali passed away in London[4].
  • Naji al-Ali was born on 1937[3].
  • Naji al-Ali died on August 29, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[10].
  • Naji al-Ali worked as a caricaturist[6].
  • Naji al-Ali's professions included journalist[7].
  • Naji al-Ali's professions included painter[8].
  • Naji al-Ali's field of work was greeting[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Naji al-Ali is Handala[12].
  • Naji al-Ali received the World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award[13].
  • Naji al-Ali's religion is recorded as Islam[14].
  • Naji al-Ali is recorded as male[15].
  • Naji al-Ali's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Naji al-Ali's Commons category is recorded as Naji al-Ali[17].
  • Naji al-Ali's given name is recorded as Q136454704[18].
  • Naji al-Ali's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • Naji al-Ali's relative is recorded as Ibrahim Muhammad Abu Arab[20].
  • Naji al-Ali's manner of death is recorded as homicide[21].
  • Naji al-Ali's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1987[22].
  • Naji al-Ali's described by source is recorded as Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question[23].
  • Naji al-Ali's described by source is recorded as Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question[24].
  • Naji al-Ali's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[25].
  • Naji al-Ali's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[26].
  • Naji al-Ali's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'ناجي العلي'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Naji al-Ali's place of birth was Al-Shajara[2]. He was born on 1937[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], journalist[7], and painter[8]. Naji al-Ali's field of work was greeting[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Naji al-Ali is Handala[12].

Recognition

Naji al-Ali received the World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award[13].

Personal Life

Naji al-Ali's religion is recorded as Islam[14].

Death and Burial

Naji al-Ali died on August 29, 1987[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Naji al-Ali ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (607 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Naji al-Ali born?

Born in Al-Shajara[2], Naji al-Ali…

Where did Naji al-Ali die?

Naji al-Ali passed away in London[4].

What did Naji al-Ali do for work?

Naji al-Ali worked as caricaturist[6], journalist[7], and painter[8].

What awards did Naji al-Ali receive?

Honors received include World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Al-Shajara
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    Manner of death homicide
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