Kahlil Gibran - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 06, 1883 |
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| Died | April 10, 1931 (age 48) |
| Birthplace | Bsharri, Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Lebanon) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Known For | 'The Prophet' (1923); influential poetry and prose exploring spirituality, love, and humanity. |
Intro
Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist whose most famous work, 'The Prophet' (1923), is a series of poetic essays that has achieved worldwide acclaim, translated into over 100 languages. Gibran's writings blend philosophy, spirituality, and mysticism, making him one of the most widely read poets of the early 20th century.
Early Life & Background
Kahlil Gibran was born in 1883 in Bsharri, in what was then Ottoman-ruled Lebanon. He emigrated with his mother and siblings to the United States in 1895, settling in Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up in a Maronite Christian family, he was exposed to both Arabic and Western cultures, influencing his later works.
Career Highlights
- Authored 'The Prophet' (1923), a globally acclaimed work of spiritual and philosophical poetry.
- Published other notable works including 'The Madman' (1918), 'Sand and Foam' (1926), and 'Jesus, The Son of Man' (1928).
- Renowned as a talented visual artist, with his artwork exhibited internationally.
- Major figure in the Mahjar literary movement (Arabic literature by emigrants in America).
Trivia
- 'The Prophet' has never been out of print since its publication in 1923.
- Kahlil Gibran is considered the third best-selling poet of all time after Shakespeare and Lao Tzu.
- He was associated with the New York Pen League, the first Arab-American literary society.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Kahlil Gibran born?
Kahlil Gibran was born the 6 January 1883.
Where is Kahlil Gibran from?
Bsharri, Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Lebanon).
On His Birth-Day
About January 6th, 1883, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1883 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent