About Kadria Hussein
Lived 1888 – 1955 (aged 67). Kadria Hussein was a writer, historian, painter, poet and intellectual.
Kadria Hussein (; 1888–1955) was an Egyptian royal and writer. She was the daughter of Hussein Kamel, Sultan of Egypt, who ruled the country between 1914 and 1917. She contributed various magazines, including Shehbal.
Biography Kadria was born in Cairo on 10 January 1888. Kadria received education in the languages of Arabic and French. Kadria left Egypt shortly after her release from prison and lived abroad. She returned to Cairo and died there in 1955. In addition, she translated literary works into Turkish. Some of her books include Lettres D'Angora La Sainte (1921), Temevvücât-ı Efkâr (1914) and Muhadderât-ı İslâm (1924; Arabic: Virtuous Ladies of Islam).
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Who was Kadria Hussein?
Egyptian royal and writer (1888–1955)
When was Kadria Hussein born?
Kadria Hussein was born on 10 January 1888 in Cairo.
When did Kadria Hussein die?
Kadria Hussein died on 3 June 1955.
What was Kadria Hussein's occupation?
Kadria Hussein was a writer, historian, painter, poet and intellectual.
What nationality was Kadria Hussein?
Kadria Hussein's recorded nationality: Khedivate of Egypt, Sultanate of Egypt, Kingdom of Egypt.
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