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Kahlil Gibran

Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān (Arabic: جُبْرَان خَلِيل جُبْرَان; January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931), usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist. He was also considered a philosopher, although he himself rejected the title.

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Age at death: 48
Years since death: 95

Born: January 6, 1883 · Bsharri, Lebanon
Died: April 10, 1931
Nationality: Ottoman
Known for: Literature, Art, Philosophy

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