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Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir

Medieval Arab biographer, linguist and historian

Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1149 in Cizre, Turkey.

Born

in 1149

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: July 1, 1210

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Cizre, Turkey
Professions
biographer, linguist, muhaddith, historian, lexicographer, poet, scholar

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1149 (BnF authorities) or in 1150 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1150

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

    No external source identified

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    Family

    Sibling
    Ibn al-Athir

    All birth date sources

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir born?

    Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir was born in Cizre, Turkey.

    When did Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir die?

    Majd ad-Dīn Ibn Athir died on July 1, 1210.