Butrus al-Bustani

Butrus al-Bustani (1819–1883) was an Ottoman translator, linguist and writer.

Butrus al-Bustani in brief

Born
1819
Died
1883
Known for
translator, linguist, writer, journal editor and journalist
Place of birth
Dibbiyeh
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Overview

Born at Dibbiyeh in 1819, died in 1883.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic, Ottoman Turkish and Turkish.

The authority associates the name with Nahda.

Works named in the authority record are Nafīr Surīyah, Muḥīṭ al-Muḥīṭ, Dāʾirat al-Maʿārif: Qāmūs ʿĀmm li-Kull Fann wa-Maṭlab and Quṭr al-muḥīṭ.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Medjidie.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Butrus al-Bustani”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q710866: Butrus al-Bustani

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