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Al-Nuwayri

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1278–1333 · Egyptian historian, encyclopedist and calligrapher (1279–1333)

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Biography Al-Nuwayri (1278–1333) — Egyptian historian, encyclopedist and calligrapher (1279–1333). Al-Nuwayri worked as encyclopedist, researcher, historian, calligrapher, writer and poet and is associated with Medieval Egypt. Their documented life spans the years 1278 to 1333, born in Qus, died in Cairo. Disciplines encyclopedist, researcher, historian,…

Biography

Al-Nuwayri (1278–1333) — Egyptian historian, encyclopedist and calligrapher (1279–1333).

Al-Nuwayri worked as encyclopedist, researcher, historian, calligrapher, writer and poet and is associated with Medieval Egypt. Their documented life spans the years 1278 to 1333, born in Qus, died in Cairo.

Disciplines encyclopedist, researcher, historian, calligrapher, writer, poet
Born 1278, Qus
Died 1333, Cairo
Nationality Medieval Egypt

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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