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About Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun is credited as a founding father of the current social science fields of sociology, economics, historiography and demography. The Arab historian, philosopher and sociologist is recognized by several European scholars of the 19th century as one of the Middle Ages’ greatest philosophers. He is well-known as the author of the “Muqaddimah”, a book through which he recorded an early view of world history. He also pursued a political career, starting with his position as a seal-bearer of the Ibn Tafrakin (the Tunisian ruler)’s chancellery and ending as a chief judge of the Maliki school of fiqh in Egypt.
Family Life
According to his autobiography, his grandfather and father led mystical lives after abandoning the pursuit of politics. He had a brother named Yahya Khaldun who was a historian as well.
Death
He died while in his sixth term of office as the Maliki chief judge in Cairo, Egypt on March 17, 1406.
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F.A.Q. about Ibn Khaldun
When is Ibn Khaldun's birthday?
Ibn Khaldun's birthday is on May 27, 1332.
In how many days is Ibn Khaldun's birthday?
Ibn Khaldun's birthday is in 357 days
How old was Ibn Khaldun when he/she died?
Ibn Khaldun was 73 years old.
When did Ibn Khaldun die?
Ibn Khaldun died in March 19, 1406.
Where was Ibn Khaldun from?
Ibn Khaldun was born in Tunis, Tunisia.