Yaqut al-Hamawi

Yaqut al-Hamawi (1178–1229) was an explorer, geographer and writer.

Also recorded as Jâḳût ibn ʻAbdallâh ar-Rûmi.

Overview

Born at Constantinople in 1178, died at Aleppo in 1229.

In detail

training under Ibn Ya'ish and ʾAbū al-Baqāʾ al-ʿUkbariyy is recorded. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is history, philology and geography.

Works named in the authority record are Muʿjam al-Buldān and Mu'jam al-udaba.

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“Yaqut al-Hamawi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q316364: Yaqut al-Hamawi
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