Rifa'a at-Tahtawi

Egyptian scholar (1801–1873)
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Rifa'a at-Tahtawi
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Rifa'an at-Tahtawi

Summary

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tahta[2]. He was born on October 15, 1801[3]. He died in Cairo[4]. He died on May 27, 1873[5]. He worked as a translator[6], journalist[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and philosopher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tahta[2], Rifa'an at-Tahtawi…
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi died in Cairo[4].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi was born on October 15, 1801[3].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi died on May 27, 1873[5].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[12].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as a translator[6].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as a journalist[7].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as a historian[9].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as a philosopher[10].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as an economist[13].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar[16].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is recorded as male[18].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's Commons category is recorded as Rifa'an el-Tahtawi[20].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Rifa'an el-Tahtawi[21].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's relative is recorded as Mohamed Fathi Rifaa al-Tahtawi[22].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[23].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[24].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[25].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[26].
  • Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'رفاعة رافع الطهطاوي'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi was born in Tahta[2]. He was born on October 15, 1801[3].

Education

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi was educated at Al-Azhar University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], journalist[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], philosopher[10], and economist[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz[15], a written work[28] and Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar[16].

Personal Life

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's religion is recorded as Islam[17].

Death and Burial

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi died on May 27, 1873[5]. He died in Cairo[4].

Why It Matters

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Rifa'an at-Tahtawi born?

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's place of birth was Tahta[2].

Where did Rifa'an at-Tahtawi die?

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi passed away in Cairo[4].

What did Rifa'an at-Tahtawi do for work?

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as translator[6], journalist[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Rifa'an at-Tahtawi go to school?

Rifa'an at-Tahtawi was educated at Al-Azhar University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Hartmann, Martin. The Arabic Press in Egypt. London: Luzac, 1899.. projectjaraid.github.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . projectjaraid.github.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . projectjaraid.github.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Languages spoken, written or signed Arabic, Arabic
    Native language Q29919
    Occupation translator, journalist, archaeologist +7
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    Notable work Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz, Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar
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    Place of death Cairo
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