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Farah Antun
1874 – 1922
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryFarah Antun, also spelled Farah Antoun, was among the first Lebanese Christians to openly argue for secularism and equality regardless of religious affiliation. He also, though uncommon for his background, argued against Arab nationalism. Antun became popular for his magazine, Al Jamiah, and his public debate with Muhammad Abduh over conflicting worldviews.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1874
Tripoli
Date of death
July 3, 1922
Cairo
Citizenship
Lebanon
Occupations & fields
journalistwriterjournal editorjournal editorresearchernovelist
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