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Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal

1917 – 1968

Egyptian scholar and literary critic

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Lived 1917 – 1968 (aged 50–51). Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal was a literary critic, writer and journalist.

Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal (1917–1968) was an Egyptian scholar and literary critic. He is credited as the founder of Arabic comparative literature.

Hilal is best known for his influential book Adab Al-Muqāran.

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Important facts

Born
1917
Birth century
20th century
Died
1968
Occupation
Literary critic, writer, journalist
Education
Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV, University of Paris
Also known as
Muḥammad Ghunaymī Hilāl, Mohammad Ghanimi Halal, Mulammad Ghunaymi Helal, Mohammad Ghanimi Helal, Muhammad Ghanimi Halal, Muhammad Ghonemi Hilal
moreHilāl, Muḥammad Ġunaimī

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal?

Egyptian scholar and literary critic

When was Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal born?

Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal was born in 1917.

When did Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal die?

Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal died in 1968.

What was Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal's occupation?

Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal was a literary critic, writer and journalist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal

· Wikidata: Q81527152

· DBpedia: Muhammad Ghunaymi Hilal

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