Aref al-Aref
Palestinian journalist, historian and politician (1891–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aref al-Aref (Arabic: عارف العارف; 1892–1973) was a Palestinian journalist, historian and politician. He served as mayor of East Jerusalem in the 1950s during the Jordanian annexation of the West Bank.
Quick Facts Mayor of East Jerusalem, Military Governor of Ramallah Governorate ...
Aref al-Aref | |
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Mayor of East Jerusalem | |
In office 1949–1955 | |
Military Governor of Ramallah Governorate | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1892 Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 30 July 1973 (aged 80–81) Al-Bireh, West Bank |
Nationality | Palestinian |
Alma mater | Mulkiyya College in Istanbul |
Occupation | Journalist, historian, politician |
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