Kahlil Gibran
Lebanese-American writer, poet, and painter (1883–1931)
Kahlil Gibran was born on January 6, 1883 in Bsharri and died on April 10, 1931 in New York City, aged 48. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, painter, philosopher, short story writer and visual artist. Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire, State of Greater Lebanon and Lebanese Republic under French mandate. Associated movements: Mahjar and Symbolism. Fields of work: creative and professional writing and poetry. Notable works include “The Prophet”, “Broken Wings”, “Sand and Foam” and “The Processions”. Educated at Académie Julian.
- Born
- January 6, 1883 · Bsharri
- Died
- April 10, 1931 · New York City
- Age at death
- 48
- Citizenship
- Ottoman Empire, State of Greater Lebanon, Lebanese Republic under French mandate
- Occupations
- writer, poet, painter, philosopher, short story writer, visual artist
- Movements
- Mahjar, Symbolism
- Notable works
- The Prophet, Broken Wings, Sand and Foam, The Processions
- Education
- Académie Julian
- Wikipedia editions
- 106 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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