Ibn Khaldun
Abu Zaid Muhammad Ibn Rahman Ibn Khaldun also known as Ibn Khaldun was Arab historiographer and historian.He was born on 27 may 1332 in Tunis.He is claimed as a forerunner of modern disciplines of sociology, historiography, economics, and demography.
His is best known for his book muqaddimah In 17th century ottomans empire historian used this book for disciplining their empire by theory of Ibn Khaldun. There is even photo of Ibn khaldun in 10 Tunisian dinar bill.
He spent last year of his life in the position chief Maliki judge in Cairo. He died at the age of 74 and is burried in Sufi graveyard in Cairo.
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