Shafiq al-Hout

Palestinian politician (1932-2009)
Person human Q446826
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Summary

Shafiq al-Hout was born on January 13, 1932[1], in Jaffa[2]. He died on August 2, 2009[3], in Beirut[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], journalist[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Bayan Nuwayhid Hut[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Mandatory Palestine[11]
  • Position held: ambassador of Palestine to Lebanon[12]
  • Educated at: American University of Beirut[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Shafiq al-Hout[15]
  • Cause of death: cancer[16]
  • Given name: Shafiq[17]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[18]
  • Described by source: Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question[19], Encyclopedia of the Palestinians (2005)[20]
  • Sibling: Salwa al-Hout[21]

Why It Matters

Shafiq al-Hout has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Shafiq al-Hout born?

Shafiq al-Hout's place of birth was Jaffa[2].

Where did Shafiq al-Hout die?

Shafiq al-Hout died in Beirut[4].

Who was Shafiq al-Hout married to?

Shafiq al-Hout's spouses include Bayan Nuwayhid Hut[10].

What did Shafiq al-Hout do for work?

Shafiq al-Hout worked as a diplomat[5], journalist[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Shafiq al-Hout go to school?

Shafiq al-Hout was educated at American University of Beirut[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Encyclopedia of the Palestinians (2005). wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . maannews.net. maannews.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → American University of Beirut
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Sibling → Salwa al-Hout
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