Mutaher al-Eryani
Yemeni poet, historian and archeologist (1933–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mutaher Ali Al-Eryani (Arabic: مطهر علي الإرياني; 1933 – 9 February 2016) was a popular Yemeni poet, archeologist, historian and linguist.[1] He was famous as a creative poet and considered one of the most celebrated historians and intellectuals in Yemen.[2] He has been called the "poet of Yemeni earth".[3]
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Mutaher Ali Al-Eryani | |
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Native name | مطهر بن علي الإرياني |
Born | 1933 Al Qafr, Ibb Governorate |
Died | February 9, 2016(2016-02-09) (aged 82–83) |
Occupation | Poet, historian, linguist, and archeologist |
Nationality | Yemeni |
Alma mater | Cairo University |
Relatives | Abd Al-Karim Al-Iryani (brother) |
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