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Ibn Battuta

14th century Muslim Maghrebi scholar and explorer.

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Ibn Battuta was a 14th century Muslim Maghrebi scholar and explorer. Born on 24 February 1304 in Tangier, Battuta died in 1368 in Fez.

Notable works include The Rihla.

With a Wikipedia article in 166 languages, Ibn Battuta is No. 2,594 in the People and Position Index.

Born
24 February 1304, Tangier
Died
1368, Fez
Known as
Explorer, geographer, writer
Field
Science
Languages
Arabic, Persian
Wikipedia editions
166

Did you know

64

Lived to 64.

24 Feb

Shares a birthday with Steve Jobs and Charles V.

6

One of 6 people in the Index born in Tangier, with Abderrahmane Youssoufi.

166

Has a Wikipedia article in 166 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Ibn Battuta
  • Spousefirst wife of Ibn Battuta

Notable works

Notable works

  • The Rihla

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