Gamal Hamdan
Egyptian geographer and scholar
Born
February 2nd, 1928
97 years ago
Died
April 17th, 1993
32 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Egypt
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Authored 'The Character of Egypt'
Conducted extensive geographical research
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