Al-Jabarti
Egyptian scholar and historian of Somali origin (1753–1825)
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Summary
Al-Jabarti was born on January 1, 1754[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on January 1, 1822[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1756[8]
- Date of death: 1825[9]
- Father: Hassan al-Jabarti[10]
- Country of citizenship: Egypt eyalet[11]
- Native language: Egyptian Arabic[12]
- Field of work: history[13], fiqh[14], philosophy[15]
- Employer: Al-Azhar University[16]
- Educated at: Al-Azhar University[17]
- Notable work: ʿAjāʾib al-Āthār fī ʼl-Tarājim wa-ʼl-Akhbār book cover.jpg[18]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[19], Sunni Islam[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Abd al-Rahmān al-Jabarti[22]
- Given name: Abd al-Rahman[23]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[25], Egyptian Arabic[26]
- Name in native language: عبد الرحمن الجبرتي[27]
- Madhhab: Hanafism[28]
Why It Matters
Al-Jabarti has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Al-Jabarti born?
Al-Jabarti's place of birth was Cairo[2].
Where did Al-Jabarti die?
Al-Jabarti passed away in Cairo[4].
Who were Al-Jabarti's parents?
Al-Jabarti's father was Hassan al-Jabarti[10].
What did Al-Jabarti do for work?
Al-Jabarti worked as a historian[5] and theologian[6].
Where did Al-Jabarti go to school?
Al-Jabarti was educated at Al-Azhar University[17].