Rifa'a at-Tahtawi
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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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Tahta[2].
- 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 Egypt eyalet[12].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi held citizenship in Khedivate of Egypt[13].
- Egyptian Arabic was Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's native language[14].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is identified as part of the Egyptians ethnic group[15].
- 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's professions included historian[9].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's professions included philosopher[10].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi worked as an economist[16].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[17].
- A notable work attributed to Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz[18].
- A notable work attributed to Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar[19].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi is recorded as male[21].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's Commons category is recorded as Rifa'an el-Tahtawi[23].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Rifa'an el-Tahtawi[24].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's relative is recorded as Mohamed Fathi Rifaa al-Tahtawi[25].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi studied under Hasan al-Attar[26].
- Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Rifa'an at-Tahtawi was born in Tahta[2]. He was born on October 15, 1801[3]. He is identified as part of the Egyptians ethnic group[15]. Egyptian Arabic was his native language[14].
Education
Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[17]. He studied under Hasan al-Attar[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], journalist[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], philosopher[10], and economist[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz[18], a written work[28] and Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar[19].
Personal Life
Rifa'an at-Tahtawi's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
Death and Burial
Rifa'an at-Tahtawi died on May 27, 1873[5]. He passed away in Cairo[4].
Why It Matters
Rifa'an at-Tahtawi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
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[17].