Ibn Jubayr
Arab traveller and geographer
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Summary
Ibn Jubayr was born on September 1, 1145[1], in Valencia[2]. He died on January 1, 1217[3], in Alexandria[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], poet[6], writer[7], traveler[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,017 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 29, 1217[11]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Given name: Muhammad[14]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[17]
- Nickname: ابن جُبير[18], أبو الحسن[19]
- Name in native language: مُحمَّد بن أحمد بن جُبير بن سعيد الأندلسي الكناني[20], محمد بن أحمد بن جبير الكناني الأندلسي[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
Why It Matters
Ibn Jubayr has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Ibn Jubayr born?
Ibn Jubayr's place of birth was Valencia[2].
Where did Ibn Jubayr die?
Ibn Jubayr passed away in Alexandria[4].
What did Ibn Jubayr do for work?
Ibn Jubayr worked as a geographer[5], poet[6], writer[7], traveler[8], and literary scholar[9].