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Khaled Khalifa

1964 - 2023

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Khaled Khalifa (Arabic: خالد خليفة; 1 January 1964 – 30 September 2023) was a Syrian novelist, screenwriter and poet. He was nominated three times and shortlisted twice for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF). Some of his novels have been translated into English, German, French, Spanish and other languages. His works frequently criticized the Syrian Baathist government, leading to their ban in the country. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Khaled Khalifa is the 6,888th most popular writer, the 199th most popular biography from Syria and the 27th most popular Syrian Writer.

Khaled Khalifa was a renowned Syrian writer and scriptwriter known for his novels that explore themes of identity, exile, and the human condition, often set against the backdrop of Syria's tumultuous history. His notable works include "In Praise of Hatred" and "No Knives in the Kitchens of This City."

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Among writers, Khaled Khalifa ranks 6,888 out of 7,302. Before him are Owen Jones, Erik Möller, James Gleick, Michela Murgia, Alexis Jenni, and Vicenç Pagès. After him are Mark Z. Danielewski, Julia Franck, David Hare, Hamed Abdel-Samad, Edwin Morgan, and Chenjerai Hove.

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Among people born in 1964, Khaled Khalifa ranks 788. Before him are Bernd Eichwurzel, Seiko Hashimoto, Andreas Ogris, Eyüp Can, Johan Capiot, and Sophie B. Hawkins. After him are Stephen Bowen, Paula Marshall, Alex Baumann, Anita Barone, Jonas Sjöstedt, and Kaori Ekuni. Among people deceased in 2023, Khaled Khalifa ranks 569. Before him are Georgina Beyer, Illia Kyva, Ganira Pashayeva, Harvey Glance, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, and Michela Murgia. After him are Modeste M'bami, Nikki McCray-Penson, Dean Crawford, Cynthia Weil, Herb Kohl, and Kusuma Wardhani.

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In Syria

Among people born in Syria, Khaled Khalifa ranks 199 out of 210. Before him are Assala Nasri (1969), Randa Kassis (1970), Hevrin Khalaf (1984), Naser Khader (1963), Bahoz Erdal (1969), and Maxie Parks (1951). After him are Rima Hassan (1992), Mahmoud Dahoud (1996), Mazen al-Hamada (1977), Ghassan Hitto (1963), Dima Khatib (1971), and Rojda Felat (1980).

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Among WRITERS In Syria

Among writers born in Syria, Khaled Khalifa ranks 27. Before him are Rafik Schami (1946), Francis Marrash (1837), Ameen Rihani (1876), Zakaria Tamer (1931), Wafa Sultan (1958), and Samar Yazbek (1970). After him are Dima Khatib (1971).

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