Samaḥ Idriss

Lebanese writer, critic, intellectual and translator
Person human Q109740021
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Samaḥ Idriss

Summary

Samaḥ Idriss is a human[1]. Born in Beirut[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1961[3]. He died in Beirut[4]. He died on November 25, 2021[5]. He worked as an editor-in-chief[6], writer[7], researcher[8], and novelist[9].

Key Facts

  • Samaḥ Idriss's place of birth was Beirut[2].
  • Samaḥ Idriss died in Beirut[4].
  • Samaḥ Idriss was born on October 14, 1961[3].
  • Samaḥ Idriss died on November 25, 2021[5].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's father was Suhayl Idris[10].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's mother was Aida Idriss[11].
  • Samaḥ Idriss held citizenship in Lebanon[12].
  • Samaḥ Idriss worked as an editor-in-chief[6].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's professions included writer[7].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's professions included researcher[8].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's professions included novelist[9].
  • Samaḥ Idriss was employed by al-Adab[13].
  • Samaḥ Idriss was educated at Columbia University[14].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's education included a stint at American University of Beirut[15].
  • Samaḥ Idriss is recorded as male[16].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samaḥ Idriss is associated with the Arab nationalism movement[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's family name is recorded as Idriss[20].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's given name is recorded as Samah[21].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's manner of death is recorded as disease[22].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[23].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Samaḥ Idriss's name in native language is recorded as سماح إدريس[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Samaḥ Idriss's place of birth was Beirut[2]. He was born on October 14, 1961[3]. His father was Suhayl Idris[10]. His mother was Aida Idriss[11].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[14], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1754[28], headquartered in Manhattan[29] and American University of Beirut[15], a private university[30], in Lebanon[31], founded in 1866[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor-in-chief[6], writer[7], researcher[8], and novelist[9]. Samaḥ Idriss was employed by al-Adab[13].

Death and Burial

Samaḥ Idriss died on November 25, 2021[5]. He died in Beirut[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19].

FAQs

Where was Samaḥ Idriss born?

Samaḥ Idriss's place of birth was Beirut[2].

Where did Samaḥ Idriss die?

Samaḥ Idriss died in Beirut[4].

Who were Samaḥ Idriss's parents?

Samaḥ Idriss's father was Suhayl Idris[10]. Samaḥ Idriss's mother was Aida Idriss[11].

What did Samaḥ Idriss do for work?

Samaḥ Idriss worked as editor-in-chief[6], writer[7], researcher[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Samaḥ Idriss go to school?

Samaḥ Idriss was educated at Columbia University[14] and American University of Beirut[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . al-akhbar.com. Retrieved . al-akhbar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . al-akhbar.com. al-akhbar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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