Biographies: Mohamed Farid Abu Hadid - Writer

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An Egyptian writer, born in Cairo on July 1, 1893. He graduated from the Higher Teachers' School in 1914. He was appointed as a teacher in private schools, then graduated through positions at the Ministry of Education until he was appointed Dean of the Institute of Education in Cairo. He obtained a BA in law in 1924. He held the position of Secretary General of Farouk I University (now Alexandria University) when it was established in 1942, in addition to other positions, including undersecretary of the Egyptian National Library and Archives in 1943. He was awarded in 1952 the State Prize in story writing. He was one of the founders of Al Risalah magazine and then Al Thaqafa magazine, where he became its editor-in-chief. Among his most notable books are Saladin and His Era, and Mr. Umar Makram. He died on May 18, 1967, at the age of 74.

• 20 September 2021
• Dalia Saad