Edward Said Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Edward Said Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Edward Said Facts

Full Name	Edward Said
Birthdate	November 01, 1935
Birth Place	Jerusalem, Israel
Age (in 2024)	89 Years Old
Zodiac	Scorpio
Occupation	Philosopher

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Edward Said Age & Birthday

Edward Said is best known as Philosopher who has born on November 01, 1935 in Jerusalem, Israel. Currently, Edward Said is 89 years, 1 months and 13 days old. Edward Said will celebrate 90th birthday on Saturday, 1st of November 2025. Below the countdown to Edward Said upcoming birthday.

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Edward Said Biography

About

Professor of philosophy, notable academic, literary theorist, and public intellectual. He pioneered critical theory and post-colonialism.

Before Fame

He lived between Jerusalem and Egypt until he was 12 years old. He attended Princeton and Harvard University.

Trivia

His most popular book was Orientalism from 1978, which explored how The West viewed The East.

Family Life

He was married to Mariam Said and had a son named Wadie and daughter named Najla.

Associated With

He once wrote an article that was described as containing "extraordinary spite and mendacity" by Christopher Hitchens.

Top Asked Questions about Edward Said

How old is Edward Said in 2024?

Edward Said is 89 years old today.

When was Edward Said born?

Edward Said was born on November 01, 1935 in Jerusalem, Israel.

What is Edward Said zodiac sign?

Edward Said zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was Edward Said best known for?

Edward Said was best known as Philosopher.

Fun Facts about Edward Said's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Edward Said's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Edward Said was born on Friday, 305^th day / 44^th week of 1935
Edward Said has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Edward Said birthday is I.XI.MCMXXXV
Edward Said's birthstone is Topaz
Edward Said's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
Edward Said age in year is 89 years old
Edward Said age in month is 1069 months old
Edward Said age in day is 32551 days old
Edward Said age in hour is 781224 hours old
Edward Said age in minute is 46873440 minutes old
Edward Said age in second is 2812406400 seconds old
Next Edward Said birthday is on Saturday, November 1st 2025
Edward Said age in next birthday (2025) is 90 years old
Learn more interesting facts about November 01, 1935 birthday

Historical Events on Edward Said Birthday (November 01)

Below are historical events that coincided with Edward Said's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	Watergate scandal: Leon Jaworski is appointed as the new Watergate Special Prosecutor.
1973	The Indian state of Mysore is renamed as Karnataka to represent all the regions within Karunadu.
1979	In Bolivia, Colonel Alberto Natusch executes a bloody coup d'état against the constitutional government of Wálter Guevara.
1979	Griselda Álvarez becomes the first female governor of a state of Mexico.
1981	Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1982	Honda becomes the first Asian automobile company to produce cars in the United States with the opening of its factory in Marysville, Ohio; a Honda Accord is the first car produced there.
1984	After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India on 31 October 1984, by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupt.
1987	British Rail Class 43 (HST) hits the record speed of 238 km/h for rail vehicles with on-board fuel to generate electricity for traction motors.
1991	President of the Chechen Republic Dzhokhar Dudayev declares sovereignty of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria from the Russian Federation.
1993	The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union.
2000	Chhattisgarh officially becomes the 26th state of India, formed from sixteen districts of eastern Madhya Pradesh.
2000	The Republic of Serbia and Montenegro joins the United Nations.
2001	Turkey, Australia, and Canada agree to commit troops to the invasion of Afghanistan.
2011	Mario Draghi succeeds Jean-Claude Trichet and becomes the third president of the European Central Bank.
2012	A fuel tank truck crashes and explodes in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, killing 26 people and injuring 135.
1982	The birth of Bradley Orr, English footballer
1982	The birth of Warren Spragg, English-Italian rugby player
1983	The birth of Matt Moulson, Canadian ice hockey player
1983	The birth of Yuko Ogura, Japanese model and singer
1983	The birth of Jon Wilkin, English rugby player
1984	The birth of Miloš Krasić, Serbian footballer
1986	The birth of Penn Badgley, American actor and television personality
1986	The birth of Ksenija Balta, Estonian high jumper, sprinter, and heptathlete
1987	The birth of Ileana D'Cruz, Indian film actress
1988	The birth of Masahiro Tanaka, Japanese baseball player
1991	The birth of Reece Brown, English footballer
1991	The birth of Jiang Yuyuan, Chinese gymnast
1994	The birth of James Ward-Prowse, English footballer
1995	The birth of Margarita Mamun, Russian gymnast
1996	The birth of Yoo Jeongyeon, South Korean singer
2013	The death of John Y. McCollister, American lieutenant and politician (b. 1921)
2013	The death of Piet Rietveld, Dutch economist and academic (b. 1952)
2014	The death of Joel Barnett, Baron Barnett, English accountant and politician, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (b. 1923)
2014	The death of Jackie Fairweather, Australian runner and coach (b. 1967)
2014	The death of Abednigo Ngcobo, South African footballer (b. 1950)
2014	The death of Jean-Pierre Roy, Canadian-American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster (b. 1920)
2014	The death of Wayne Static, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1965)
2015	The death of Thomas R. Fitzgerald, American lawyer and judge (b. 1941)
2015	The death of Houston McTear, American sprinter (b. 1957)
2015	The death of Charles Duncan Michener, American entomologist and academic (b. 1918)
2015	The death of Günter Schabowski, German journalist and politician (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Fred Thompson, American actor, lawyer, and politician (b. 1942)
2020	The death of Keith Hitchins, American historian expert on Romanian history (b. 1931)
2021	The death of Hugo Dittfach, Canadian horse jockey (b. 1936)
2022	The death of Takeoff, member of the American hip-hop group Migos

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