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Mohammed Harbi

1933 – 2026

French-Algerian historian

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About Mohammed Harbi

Lived 1933 – 2026 (aged 92–93). Mohammed Harbi was an Algerian and French historian, university teacher, civil servant, politician, political scientist and political activist.

Mohammed Harbi (; sometimes romanized as Mohamed; 16 June 1933 – 1 January 2026) was an Algerian historian who was a member of the National Liberation Front (Algeria) (FLN) during the Algerian War of Independence.

Life and career Mohammed Harbi was born on 16 June 1933 into a wealthy family in El Harrouch, Algeria. His father was a rural landowner and farmer. Harbi aided in the development of agricultural reform and policy under Ben Bella. While detained at the Villa Bengana in Algiers, Harbi began writing his first book.

Personal life Harbi was married to Djenett Regui Harbi until 1977. The couple had four children. F.L.N.: mirage et realité (1980) Les archives de la révolution algérienne (1981) Le FLN, documents et histoire (2004) La guerre d’Algérie: 1954-2004. La fin de l’amnésie (2004), with Benjamin Stora Une Vie Debout: Mémoires Politiques (2020)

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2026, Paris, 12th arrondissement of Paris
Nationality
Education
École pratique des hautes études, Paris 8 University
Positions held
Ambassador of Algeria to Guinea
Employers
Paris 8 University, Paris Descartes University, Paris Diderot University
Also known as
Mohamed Harbi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mohammed Harbi?

French-Algerian historian

When was Mohammed Harbi born?

Mohammed Harbi was born on 16 June 1933 in El Harrouch.

When did Mohammed Harbi die?

Mohammed Harbi died in 2026 in Paris, 12th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Mohammed Harbi's occupation?

Mohammed Harbi was a historian, university teacher, civil servant, politician, political scientist and political activist.

What nationality was Mohammed Harbi?

Mohammed Harbi was Algerian and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mohammed Harbi

· Wikidata: Q547066

· DBpedia: Mohammed Harbi

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