Edward Said

Edward Said

Palestinian-American academic (1935–2003)
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Edward Said

Born November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]

Died September 24, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA (leukemia)

Birth Name Edward William Said

Nicknames Ed, Wadie

Mini Bio (1) Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine as Edward William Said. He is known for his work on The Other (1999), Edward Said: The Last Interview (2004) and Great Performances (1971). He was married to Mariam Said and Maire Jaanus. He died on September 24, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Mariam Said (15 December 1970 - 24 September 2003) his death 2 children

Maire Jaanus (1962 - 1967) divorced

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Edward Said was born on Friday, 1 November 1935 in East Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine. His full name at birth was Edward Wadie Said. He was best known as a critic. Said's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Wednesday, 24 September 2003 in New York City, New York, USA at the age of 67. His religion is listed as Christian. His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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Edward Wadie Said
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1 November 1935
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East Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine
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24 September 2003
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New York City, New York, USA
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Professor Of Literature And A Public Intellectual
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  • Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]
  • New York City, New York, USA
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Edward Said is known for his role in the TV mini series Des mots de minuit (1999) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Great Performances (1971) as Self.

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