Amin Maalouf: Biography, Facts and Career
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Amin Maalouf (French: [maluf]; Arabic: أمين رشدي بطرس طنّوص معلوف Arabic pronunciation: [maʕˈluːf]; born 1949) is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976. His native language is Arabic, and he writes in French. His works have been translated into over 40 languages. Of his several works of nonfiction, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes is probably the best known. He received the Prix Goncourt in 1993 for his novel The Rock of Tanios, as well as the 2010 Prince of Asturias Award for Literature. He is a member of the Académie française and was elected its Perpetual Secretary on 28 September 2023.
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- Full name: Amin Maalouf
- Born: 1949-02-25
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q115243
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Who is Amin Maalouf?
Amin Maalouf (French: [maluf]; Arabic: أمين رشدي بطرس طنّوص معلوف Arabic pronunciation: [maʕˈluːf]; born 1949) is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976.
What nationality is Amin Maalouf?
Amin Maalouf is France.
When was Amin Maalouf born?
Amin Maalouf was born on 1949-02-25.
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