Hassan al-Banna
Egyptian Islamist leader and politician (1906—1949).
The record
Hassan al-Banna was an Egyptian Islamist leader and politician. Born on 14 October 1906 in Mahmoudiyah, al-Banna died on 12 February 1949 in Cairo at the age of 42.
Positions held include General Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood (1928–1949). Notable works include Memoirs of preaching and the preacher, The Message of Teachings and Twenty principles. al-Banna studied at Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom, Cairo University.
With a Wikipedia article in 54 languages, Hassan al-Banna is No. 9,651 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 October 1906, Mahmoudiyah
- Died
- 12 February 1949, Cairo (aged 42)
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Known as
- Preacher, writer, teacher
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Muslim Brotherhood
- Education
- Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom, Cairo University
- Languages
- Arabic, Ottoman Turkish, Turkish
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 54
Did you know
Was 22 when first general Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood (1928).
Lived to 42.
Shares a birthday with Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hannah Arendt.
Has a Wikipedia article in 54 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1928–1949General Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood
Connections
- FatherAhmad al-Banna
- SiblingGamal al-Banna
- ChildAhmed Seif al-Islam
Notable works
Notable works
- Memoirs of preaching and the preacher
- The Message of Teachings
- Twenty principles
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