Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad

Jordanian university professor, diplomat and writer (1922-2015)
Person human Q12247701
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Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad

Summary

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad is a human[1]. He was born in Aqaba[2]. He was born on December 13, 1922[3]. He passed away in Amman[4]. He died on May 21, 2015[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], ambassador[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aqaba[2], Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad…
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad died in Amman[4].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was born on December 13, 1922[3].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad died on May 21, 2015[5].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad held citizenship in Jordan[10].
  • Arabic was Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's native language[11].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's professions included ambassador[7].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's professions included writer[8].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad held the position of Q115257425[12].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad held the position of Q115257425[13].
  • Among Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's employers was University of Jordan[14].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was educated at Cairo University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad is Jawāmiʻ al-sīrah wa-khams Rasāʼil ukhrá li-Ibn Ḥazm (Dār al-Maʻārif, 1373h)[16].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad received the King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was a member of Jordan Academy of Arabic[18].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[19].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was a member of Royal Committee for Jerusalem Affairs[20].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad is recorded as male[21].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's Commons category is recorded as Nasir al-Din al-Asad[23].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's family name is recorded as al-Jahsh[24].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's given name is recorded as Q105080998[25].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[26].
  • Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's name in native language is recorded as ناصر الدين الأسد[27].

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Origins and Family

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's place of birth was Aqaba[2]. He was born on December 13, 1922[3]. Arabic was his native language[11].

Education

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's education included a stint at Cairo University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], ambassador[7], and writer[8]. Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was employed by University of Jordan[14]. Positions held include Q115257425[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad is Jawāmiʻ al-sīrah wa-khams Rasāʼil ukhrá li-Ibn Ḥazm (Dār al-Maʻārif, 1373h)[16].

Recognition

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad received the King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17].

Death and Burial

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad died on May 21, 2015[5]. He passed away in Amman[4].

Why It Matters

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad born?

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad's place of birth was Aqaba[2].

Where did Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad die?

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad died in Amman[4].

What did Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad do for work?

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad worked as university teacher[6], ambassador[7], and writer[8].

Where did Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad go to school?

Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad was educated at Cairo University[15].

What awards did Nāṣir al-Dīn Asad receive?

Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Shamela author id 1632
    Employer University of Jordan
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