1911 - 1997
Soheir El-Calamawy Egyptian Novelist
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| Birthday |
20th July, 1911
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| Birthplace |
Cairo, Egypt
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| Died |
4th May, 1997
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| Place of Death |
Cairo, Egypt
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
Egyptian
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| Occupation |
Novelist
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Suhayr al-Qalamawi (Arabic: سهير القلماوي) (also Suhayr al-Qalamawi,
Suhair al-Qalamawi, Soheir al-Qalamawy, Suhair el-Calamawy, and Soheir el-Qalamawy) (July 20, 1911 – May 4, 1997) was a significant literary figure and politician from Egypt who shaped Arabic writing and culture through her writing, feminist activism, and advocacy. She was one of the first women to attend Cairo University and in 1941 became the first Egyptian woman to earn her Master of Arts Degree and PhD for her work in Arabic literature. After graduating, she was employed by the university as their first woman lecturer. Al-Qalamawi was also one of the first women to hold a number of chief positions including chairperson of the Arabic Department at Cairo University, president of the Egyptian Feminist Union, and president of the League of Arab Women University Graduates. Her writings include two volumes of short stories, ten critical studies, and many translations from world literature.Aḥādīth jaddatī (My Grandmother's Tales) was published in 1935.
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