THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Al-Qifti
13th century Egyptian historian and biographer
Al-Qifti was born in 1172 in Qift, Egypt and died in 1248.
Born
in 1172
Died: in 1248
- Birthplace
- Qift, Egypt
- Professions
- scholar, physician, politician, historian, writer
- Citizenship
- Medieval Egypt
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Questions people ask
Where was Al-Qifti born?
Al-Qifti was born in Qift, Egypt.
When did Al-Qifti die?
Al-Qifti died in 1248.