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David Dean Commins

b. 1954

American Islamic scholar

Historian Arabist

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About David Dean Commins

Born 1954. David Dean Commins is a historian and arabist.

David Commins (born 1954) is an American scholar and Professor of History and Benjamin Rush Chair in the Liberal Arts and Sciences at Dickinson College. He is known for his works on Wahhabism.

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Important facts

Born

1954

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Historian, arabist

Also known as

David Commins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Dean Commins's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Dean Commins?

American Islamic scholar

When was David Dean Commins born?

David Dean Commins was born in 1954.

What is David Dean Commins's occupation?

David Dean Commins is a historian and arabist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Dean Commins

· Wikidata: Q102038021

· DBpedia: David Commins

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Dean Commins. https://biography.guide/david-dean-commins/

MLA: "David Dean Commins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-dean-commins/.

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