Mai Sayegh

Mai Sayegh was a Palestinian literary scholar, poet, human rights defender, women's rights activist and writer (1941–2023). She was born at Gaza City and died at Amman.

Also recorded as May Sayegh; May Musa Sayegh; May Ṣāyigh Jabajī; May Mūsā Ṣāyigh.

Mai Sayegh in brief

Born
1941
Died
2023
Known for
literary scholar, poet, human rights defender, women's rights activist and writer
Place of birth
Gaza City
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings May Sayegh, May Musa Sayegh, May Ṣāyigh Jabajī and May Mūsā Ṣāyigh. Her recorded language was Arabic.

Formation and teaching

Mai Sayegh studied at Faculty of Arts Cairo University.

Career and activity

She belonged to Palestinian National Council, Palestinian Central Council and Fatah Revolutionary Council.

How this article is evidenced

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Chronology

  1. 1941Mai Sayegh born at Gaza City.
  2. 2023Mai Sayegh died at Amman.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “May Sayegh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q50376370: Mai Sayegh

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