Niftawayh

Niftawayh (858–935) was a linguist, poet and historian.

Overview

Recorded at birth as أبو عبد الله إبراهيم بن محمّد بن عرفة العَتَكيّ الأزديّ.

Also worked under the name Niftawayh and نفطويه.

Born at Wasit in 858, died at Baghdad in 935.

In detail

Al-Mas'udi is recorded as having studied under Niftawayh. the recorded working language is Arabic.

Sibawayh is recorded as an influence.

Sources

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“Niftawayh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2277088: Niftawayh
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