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Fairuz

Fairuz was a Lebanese singer, actress and musician (born 1935). She was born at Zuqaq al-Blat.

Also recorded as Fayrūz; Fayrouz; Fairouz; Feyrouz; Nuhād Wadīʻ Ḥaddād; Nouhad Wadie Haddad.

Overview

Recorded at birth as نُهاد وديع حدَّاد.

Born at Zuqaq al-Blat in 1935.

Identity and origins

Fairuz was recorded at birth as نُهاد وديع حدَّاد. The authorities additionally record the headings Fayrūz, Fayrouz, Fairouz, Feyrouz and Nuhād Wadīʻ Ḥaddād. Her recorded languages were Arabic and French.

She married Assi Rahbani. 2 children are recorded: Ziad Rahbani and Rima Rahbani.

Recognition and collections

Fairuz received Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎, Commander of the Legion of Honour, honorary doctorate from the American University of Beirut and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Fairuz, Oxford Bibliographies in Islamic Studies, 2021.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic and French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are music of Lebanon.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎, Commander of the Legion of Honour and honorary doctorate from the American University of Beirut.

Chronology

  1. 1935Fairuz born at Zuqaq al-Blat.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Fairuz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3247658: Fairuz

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