Arthur John Arberry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1905 Portsmouth, England |
| Died | 2 October 1969 (aged 64) Cambridge, England |
| Burial place | Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge |
| Spouse |
Sarina Simons Arberry
(m. 1932; died 1969) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Portsmouth Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Cairo University & Cambridge University |
| Notable works | The Koran Interpreted |
Arthur John Arberry (12 May 1905, in Portsmouth – 2 October 1969, in Cambridge) FBA was a British scholar of Arabic literature, Persian studies, and Islamic studies. He was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. His English translation of the Qur'an, The Koran Interpreted, is popular amongst academics worldwide.[1][2]