Muhammad Al-Tunji
Syrian linguist (1933–2021)
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Muhammad Altunji (Arabic: محمد ألتونجي/Muḥammad Altūnjī; 1933 – 4 August 2021) was a Syrian linguist and author. He received his PhD in Persian language from University of Tehran in 1966 and received his bachelor's degree in Arabic literature from University of Damascus in 1955 also received high Honorary degree of PhD in Arabic literature from Saint Joseph University.[1][2]
Muhammad Altunji | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 Aleppo, Syria |
| Died | 4 August 2021 (aged 87–88) |
| Occupation | Lexicographer, linguist |
He received Indian Prize from UNESCO in 1970, a prize from the president of the University of Aleppo in 1986 and a prize from the president of the University of Benghazi in 1989.[2]
Al-Tunji was a professor and assistant professor at universities like Damascus University (1966–1970), University of Benghazi (1971–1975), University of Aleppo (1975–1976). He was teaching Arabic language in the China for three months in 1979. He was visiting scholar in some universities like University of Budapest (1982), University of Exeter (1984).[1]
Al-Tunji died on 4 August 2021.[3]
