Born in 1213
Fakhr-al-Din Iraqi
Persian poet and philosopher
Born
June 10th, 1213 811 years ago
Died
1289 736 years ago — 76 years old
Born in 1213, a significant figure in Persian literature and philosophy, noted for contributions to Sufi thought. Authored numerous works reflecting metaphysical and spiritual themes. His poetry often emphasized the unity of existence and the divine. He served as a key influence in the development of Persian Sufi poetry.
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Iraqi caliph during the Abbasid era
Born
1213 812 years ago
Died
February 20th, 1258 767 years ago — 45 years old
Ruled as the last Abbasid caliph from 1242 until 1258. Faced significant challenges during a time of decline for the caliphate. His reign was marked by the Mongol invasion, which resulted in the siege of Baghdad. Ultimately captured and executed by Hulagu Khan, contributing to the fall of Baghdad and the end of the Abbasid dynasty in the city.
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