al-Ma'arri

Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri, also known by his Latin name Abulola Moarrensis, was an Arab philosopher, poet, and writer from Ma'arrat al-Nu'man, Emirate of Aleppo. Al-Ma'arri's religious beliefs and philosophical worldview have been the subject of extensive historical and modern academic debate.

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Who was born first?

• al-Ma'arri was born 3 years after Murasaki Shikibu
• al-Ma'arri was born 13 years after Seongjong
• al-Ma'arri was born 13 years after Fulbert of Chartres
• al-Ma'arri was born 21 years before Ibn Hazm
• al-Ma'arri was born 22 years after Gregory of Narek

Timeline

1. Gregory of Narek951–1003
2. Fulbert of Chartrescirca AD 960 – April 10, 1028
3. Seongjong960–997
4. Murasaki ShikibuAD 970s – 12th century
5. al-Ma'arri (this page)December AD 973 – May 9, 1057
6. Ibn HazmNovember 7, AD 994 – August 15, 1064

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