Famous Egyptian Poets

Birthdate: February 17, 1917

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Sharabass, Egypt

Died: July 25, 2002

Abdel Rahman Badawi was an Egyptian philosopher, poet, and professor of philosophy. An exponent of existentialism, Badawi has been regarded as the most important master of Arab existentialism. He wrote over 150 books, including 75 encyclopaedic works. In addition to writing in several languages, Abdel Rahman Badawi also taught at institutions like Ain Shams University and Kuwait University.