THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Al-Jahiz
Arabic writer (776–869)
Al-Jahiz was born in 775 in Basra, Iraq and died in December 868.
Born
in 775
Died: in December 868
- Birthplace
- Basra, Iraq
- Professions
- philosopher, philologist, historian, poet, zoologist, literary critic, writer, literary scholar, biologist, intellectual
More about Al-Jahiz
- Pseudonyms
- الجاحظ
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Where was Al-Jahiz born?
Al-Jahiz was born in Basra, Iraq.