Djelloul Benkalfate

Djelloul Benkalfate, also spelt as Djelloul Benkalfat, (1903–1989) was an Algerian educator, socialist, writer, and musician. He was an active member in many organisations working for human rights, democracy and justice. Moreover, he participated in the creation of the "Universite Populaire de Tlemcen" (People's University of Tlemcen), of which he was director from 1952 to 1962.

Early life and career Benkalfate was born in 1903 in Tlemcen into a family of Turkish origin. Benkalfate was the director of the university from 1952 to 1962.

Awards Benkalfate earned the "Chevalier de la légion d´honneur" signed by the President Vincent Auriol.