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Diana Darke

b. 1956

English journalist

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About Diana Darke

Born 1956. Diana Darke is a British journalist, writer, translator and arabist.

Diana Darke (born 6 March 1956) is an author, Middle East cultural writer, Arabist. She graduated from Wadham College, Oxford, in 1977, where she studied German and Philosophy/Arabic,

Publications Syria, Bradt Travel Guides, 2010. Oman, Bradt Travel Guides, 2010. North Cyprus, Bradt Travel Guides, 2012. Eastern Turkey, Bradt Travel Guides, 2014, My House in Damascus: An Inside View of the Syrian Crisis, Haus Publishing, 2016. The Merchant of Syria: A History of Survival, Hurst Publishers, 2018. The Last Sanctuary in Aleppo (co-author), Headline Publishing, 2019. Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture shaped Europe, Hurst Publishers, 2020, The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy, Thames & Hudson, 2022,

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1956, London, Wales
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, writer, translator, Arabist
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Wadham College, SOAS, University of London
Employers
Government Communications Headquarters, Middle East Institute

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Diana Darke?

English journalist

When was Diana Darke born?

Diana Darke was born on 6 March 1956 in London, Wales.

What is Diana Darke's occupation?

Diana Darke is a journalist, writer, translator and arabist.

What nationality is Diana Darke?

Diana Darke is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diana Darke

· Wikidata: Q26704697

· DBpedia: Diana Darke

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