Maḥmūd Muḥammad Shākir

Maḥmūd Muḥammad Shākir (1909–1997) was an Ottoman journalist, historian and poet.

Also recorded as Maḥmūd Muḥammad Shākir.

Maḥmūd Muḥammad Shākir in brief

Born
1909
Died
1997
Known for
journalist, historian, poet, writer, literary critic and arabist
Place of birth
Alexandria
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Overview

Born at Alexandria in 1909, died at Cairo in 1997.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic, English and Turkish.

Membership is recorded of Academy of the Arabic Language in Cairo and Arab Academy of Damascus.

Works named in the authority record are Alwḥshyāt wa-huwa al-Ḥamāsah al-ṣughrá (Dār al-Maʻārif).

Distinctions recorded are King Faisal International Prize in Arabic Language and Literature.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6734388: Maḥmūd Muḥammad Shākir

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