Munir Baschir
Iraqi musician and oud player (1930–1997)
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Summary
Munir Baschir was born on January 1, 1930[1], in Mosul[2]. He died on September 28, 1997[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a musician[5] and musicologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iraq[8]
- Educated at: Franz Liszt Academy of Music[9]
- Student: Akram Habib[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: music of the Middle East[12]
- Commons category: Munir Bashir[13]
- Cause of death: stroke[14]
- Given name: Munir[15]
- Manner of death: natural causes[16]
- Instrument: oud[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[18]
- Start of work period: 1953[19]
- Sibling: Jamil Bachir[20]
- P14750: DA19-C8A8-DA67-5818-2D3D[21]
Why It Matters
Munir Baschir has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Munir Baschir born?
Munir Baschir's place of birth was Mosul[2].
Where did Munir Baschir die?
Munir Baschir passed away in Budapest[4].
What did Munir Baschir do for work?
Munir Baschir worked as a musician[5] and musicologist[6].
Where did Munir Baschir go to school?
Munir Baschir was educated at Franz Liszt Academy of Music[9].