About Al-Zuhri
Lived 1130 – 1154 (aged 23–24). Al-Zuhri was a geographer.
Muḥammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Zuhri of Granada (fl. 1130s–1150s) was a geographer. He was the writer of a notable work, (Book of Geography). Al-Zuhri was able to use the writings of the geographers of the reign of caliph al-Ma'mun of Baghdad (d. 456/1068). He belonged to the Arab tribe of Banu Zuhrah. Al-Zuhri died between 1154 and 1161.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al-Zuhri?
geographer
When was Al-Zuhri born?
Al-Zuhri was born in 1130.
When did Al-Zuhri die?
Al-Zuhri died in 1154.
What was Al-Zuhri's occupation?
Al-Zuhri was a geographer.
What nationality was Al-Zuhri?
Al-Zuhri's recorded nationality: al-Andalus.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Zuhri
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al-Zuhri. https://biography.guide/al-zuhri/
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