Hisham ibn al-Kalbi

Hisham ibn al-Kalbi was a historian, genealogist, muhaddith and writer (737–819). He was born at Kufa.

Also recorded as Kalbī, Abū al-Mundhir Hishām ibn Muḥammad,.

Hisham ibn al-Kalbi in brief

Born
737
Died
819
Known for
historian,genealogist,muhaddith,writer
Place of birth
Kufa

Overview

Born at Kufa in 737, died at Kufa in 819.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Kalbī, Abū al-Mundhir Hishām ibn Muḥammad,. His recorded language was Arabic. His recorded confession was Islam.

He was the child of Muḥammad ibn as-Sāʾib al-Kalbī. One child is recorded: Abbas ibn Hisham al-Kalbi.

Catalogued works

4 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service.

Book of Idols. Jamharat al-Nasab. Nasab Maʻd wa-al-Yaman al-kabīr. Nasab Maʻd wa-al-Yaman al-kabīr (ʻĀlam al-Kutub, 1408h).

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic.

Works named in the authority record are Book of Idols, Jamharat al-Nasab and Nasab Maʻd wa-al-Yaman al-kabīr.

Chronology

  1. 737Hisham ibn al-Kalbi born at Kufa.
  2. 819Hisham ibn al-Kalbi died at Kufa.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q716228: Hisham ibn al-Kalbi

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