Zainal Abidin Ahmad
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Summary
Zainal Abidin Ahmad was born on September 16, 1895[1], in Batu Kikir[2]. He died on October 23, 1973[3], in Petaling Jaya[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], linguist[7], literary scholar[8], and scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (393 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery[11]
- Ethnic group: Minangkabau[12]
- Occupation: translator[13], teacher[14]
- Educated at: University of London[15], SMK St. Paul[16]
- Notable work: Za'aba Roman Malay Spelling[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[18]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Zainal Abidin bin Ahmad[21]
- Honorific prefix: Tan Sri[22]
- Described by source: Ensiklopedia Tokoh 1001 Orang Minang[23]
- Name in native language: زين العابدين أحمد زعبا[24], Zainal Abidin Ahmad[25]
- Sibling: Dato' Haji Muhammad Yusof[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Zainal Abidin Ahmad has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Zainal Abidin Ahmad born?
Zainal Abidin Ahmad's place of birth was Batu Kikir[2].
Where did Zainal Abidin Ahmad die?
Zainal Abidin Ahmad passed away in Petaling Jaya[4].
What did Zainal Abidin Ahmad do for work?
Zainal Abidin Ahmad worked as a politician[5], writer[6], linguist[7], literary scholar[8], and scholar[9].
Where did Zainal Abidin Ahmad go to school?
Zainal Abidin Ahmad was educated at University of London[15] and SMK St. Paul[16].
What awards did Zainal Abidin Ahmad receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[18].