
Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist (1910–1989)
1910 — 1989
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Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist (1910–1989)
Born
January 9, 1910
Died
1989 (age ~79)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
1910
Born in Damascus (1910-01-09)
1989
Died in 5th arrondissement of Paris
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Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist. His ideas played a significant role in the development of Ba'athism and its political movement; he is considered by several Ba'athists to be the principal founder of Ba'athist thought. Aflaq published various books during his lifetime, such as The Road to Renaissance (1940), The Battle for One Destiny (1958) and The Struggle Against Distorting the Movement of Arab Revolution (1975).
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Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist. His ideas played a significant role in the development of Ba'athism and its political movement; he is considered by several Ba'athists to be the principal founder of Ba'athist thought. Aflaq published various books during his l
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
Michel Aflaq was born on January 9, 1910.
Michel Aflaq died in 1989, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — January 9, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Legend.
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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