Al-Mas'udi: Biography, Facts and Career
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al-Masʿūdī (full name Abū al-Ḥasan ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī al-Masʿūdī, أبو الحسن علي بن الحسين بن علي المسعودي), c. 896–956, was a historian, geographer and traveler sometimes referred to as the "Herodotus of the Arabs". A polymath and prolific author of over twenty works on theology, history (Islamic and universal), geography, natural science and philosophy, his celebrated magnum opus The Meadows of Gold (Murūj al-Dhahab) combines universal history with scientific geography, social commentary and biography.
Quick facts about Al-Mas'udi
- Full name: Al-Mas'udi
- Born: 0896-01-01
- Nationality: Abbasid Caliphate
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q168705
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Who is Al-Mas'udi?
al-Masʿūdī (full name Abū al-Ḥasan ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī al-Masʿūdī, أبو الحسن علي بن الحسين بن علي المسعودي), c. 896–956, was a historian, geographer and traveler sometimes referred to as the "Herodotus of the Arabs".
What nationality is Al-Mas'udi?
Al-Mas'udi is Abbasid Caliphate.
When was Al-Mas'udi born?
Al-Mas'udi was born on 0896-01-01.
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