Noor Inayat Khan
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Summary
Noor Inayat Khan was born on January 1, 1914[1], in Moscow[2]. She died on September 13, 1949[3], in Dachau concentration camp[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,101 views/month, #6,650 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Inayat Khan[11]
- Mother: Ameena Begum[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], British Raj[14]
- Occupation: soldier[15]
- Field of work: poetry[16]
- Employer: Special Operations Executive[17]
- Educated at: École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[18], Sorbonne[19]
- Notable work: Twenty Jataka Tales[20]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1939–1945[21], Member of the Order of the British Empire[22], George Cross[23], Mentioned in Despatches[24]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Noble title: princess[27]
- Military branch: Women's Auxiliary Air Force[28]
- Commons category: Noor Inayat Khan[29]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[30]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
- Given name: Noor (name)[33]
- Pseudonym: Madeleine[34], Nora Baker[35]
- Relative: Tipu Sultan[36]
- Student of: Nadia Boulanger[37]
- Manner of death: unnatural death[38], execution by shooting[39]
- Described by source: Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World[40], Q114680467[41], Recovering a Tradition: Forgotten Women's Voices[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Noor Un Nisa Inayat Khan[44]
Why It Matters
Noor Inayat Khan has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Noor Inayat Khan born?
Noor Inayat Khan's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Noor Inayat Khan die?
Noor Inayat Khan passed away in Dachau concentration camp[4].
Who were Noor Inayat Khan's parents?
Noor Inayat Khan's father was Inayat Khan[11]. Noor Inayat Khan's mother was Ameena Begum[12].
What did Noor Inayat Khan do for work?
Noor Inayat Khan worked as a poet[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9].
Where did Noor Inayat Khan go to school?
Noor Inayat Khan was educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[18] and Sorbonne[19].
What awards did Noor Inayat Khan receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[21], Member of the Order of the British Empire[22], George Cross[23], and Mentioned in Despatches[24].