Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi

Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718–786) was a lexicographer, cryptographer and writer.

Overview

Born at Basra in 718, died at Basra in 786.

In detail

An-Nadhar bin Syamil, Ibrahim al-Nazzam and Sibawayh are recorded as having studied under Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is cryptography, philology and musicology.

Works named in the authority record are Kitāb al-ʻAyn.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q293515: Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi

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