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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Ibn Khallikan
The well-known Muhammadan biographer. He drew his descent from a family of Balkh. He was born at Arbelah, but resided at Damascus, where he filled the office of chief Qazi, and died A.D. 681 (A.D. 1282). His biographical dictionary has been translated into English by Baron de Slane. (Paris 1843.) The biographical notes in the present work are chiefly from Ibn Khallikan ‘s work. 
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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