Youssef Ziedan

Egyptian scholar
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Youssef Ziedan

Summary

Youssef Ziedan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sohag[2]. He was born on June 30, 1958[3]. He worked as a writer[4], historian[5], novelist[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Youssef Ziedan was born in Sohag[2].
  • Youssef Ziedan was born on June 30, 1958[3].
  • Youssef Ziedan held citizenship in Egypt[10].
  • Arabic was Youssef Ziedan's native language[11].
  • Youssef Ziedan's professions included writer[4].
  • Youssef Ziedan's professions included historian[5].
  • Youssef Ziedan's professions included novelist[6].
  • Youssef Ziedan worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Youssef Ziedan worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Youssef Ziedan was educated at Cairo University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Youssef Ziedan is Azazeel[13].
  • Youssef Ziedan received the International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14].
  • Youssef Ziedan is recorded as male[15].
  • Youssef Ziedan's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Youssef Ziedan's Commons category is recorded as Youssef Ziedan[17].
  • Youssef Ziedan's given name is recorded as Yusuf[18].
  • Youssef Ziedan's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Youssef Ziedan[19].
  • Youssef Ziedan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[20].
  • Youssef Ziedan's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'يوسف محمد أحمد زيدان'}[21].
  • Youssef Ziedan's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'يوسف زيدان'}[22].
  • Youssef Ziedan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+30900'}[23].
  • Youssef Ziedan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+34600'}[24].
  • Youssef Ziedan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+39300'}[25].
  • Youssef Ziedan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+44100'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Youssef Ziedan's place of birth was Sohag[2]. He was born on June 30, 1958[3]. Arabic was his native language[11].

Education

Youssef Ziedan was educated at Cairo University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], historian[5], novelist[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Youssef Ziedan is Azazeel[13].

Recognition

Youssef Ziedan received the International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14].

Why It Matters

Youssef Ziedan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include Azazeel[29], a literary work[30].

FAQs

Where was Youssef Ziedan born?

Youssef Ziedan was born in Sohag[2].

What did Youssef Ziedan do for work?

Youssef Ziedan worked as writer[4], historian[5], novelist[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Youssef Ziedan go to school?

Youssef Ziedan was educated at Cairo University[12].

What awards did Youssef Ziedan receive?

Honors received include International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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