Ibn Hawqal

Ibn Hawqal (943–978) was a merchant, geographer and writer.

Also recorded as Muḥammad Abū’l-Qāsim Ibn Ḥawqal; Abū al-Qāsim b. ʻAlī Ibn Ḥawqal al-Naṣībī; Abu-l-Ḳâsim Ibn Ḥawḳal.

Ibn Hawqal in brief

Born
943
Died
978
Known for
merchant,geographer,writer
Place of birth
Nusaybin

Overview

Born at Nusaybin in 943, died in 978.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic.

Works named in the authority record are Kitāb al-Masālik wa-'l-mamālik.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ibn Hawqal”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q367330: Ibn Hawqal

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