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Idries Shah
Afghan Sufi teacher (1924-1996)
Idries Shah was born on June 16, 1924 in Shimla, India and died on November 23, 1996, aged 72.
Born
June 16, 1924
Idries Shah died aged 72.
Died: November 23, 1996
- Birthplace
- Shimla, India
- Professions
- teacher, collector of fairy tales, children's writer, writer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
More about Idries Shah
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Pseudonyms
- Arkon Daraul
Family
- Child
- Tahir Shah
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Questions people ask
How old was Idries Shah when they died?
Idries Shah died aged 72.
When is Idries Shah’s birthday?
Idries Shah’s recorded birthday is June 16.
Where was Idries Shah born?
Idries Shah was born in Shimla, India.
When did Idries Shah die?
Idries Shah died on November 23, 1996.