Rifa'a at-Tahtawi

Rifa'a at-Tahtawi (1801–1873) was a translator, journalist and archaeologist.

Also recorded as Rifāʿat Rāfiʿ al-Ṭahṭāwī.

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Overview

Born at Tahta in 1801, died at Cairo in 1873.

In detail

Rifa'a at-Tahtawi studied at Al-Azhar University. the recorded working language is Arabic, Egyptian Arabic and French.

Works named in the authority record are Takhlīṣ al-ʾIbrīz fī Talkhīṣ Bārīz and Qalayid almafakhir fi gharib eawayid al'awayil walawakhar.

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    “Rifa'a at-Tahtawi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q981929: Rifa'a at-Tahtawi

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