About Umar Rida Kahhala
Lived 1905 – 1987 (aged 81–82). Umar Rida Kahhala was a Turkish historian, arabist and literary scholar.
Umar Rida Kahhalah ( (1905 - 1987)) was a historian, scholar, and writer from Damascus, Syria. He published many important works on Arabic history, as well as indices of biographies of Arab scholars and intellectuals.
Published works - 4 volumes, bibliographic-biographical dictionary; "indispensable reference work for Arabic scholars and librarians."
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Who was Umar Rida Kahhala?
Syrian historian and writer (1905 - 1987)
When was Umar Rida Kahhala born?
Umar Rida Kahhala was born in 1905 in Damascus.
When did Umar Rida Kahhala die?
Umar Rida Kahhala died in 1987 in Damascus.
What was Umar Rida Kahhala's occupation?
Umar Rida Kahhala was a historian, arabist and literary scholar.
What nationality was Umar Rida Kahhala?
Umar Rida Kahhala was Turkish.
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