Ali Pasha Mubarak
Egyptian education reformer in 19th century / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ali Pasha Mubarak (Arabic: على مبارك, born 1823 or 1824- died on 14 November 1893) was an Egyptian public works and education minister during the second half of the nineteenth century. He is often considered one of the most influential and talented of Egypt's 19th century reformers.[1] Ali Mubarak is known for his contribution in the reconstruction of Cairo's landscape and for founding Egypt's modern educational system.
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Born | 1823 or 1824 Brembel Al Gadidah, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt Eyalet |
Died | 14 November 1893 |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Known for | Reforming Egyptian Education in the 19th Century |
His most famous work is titled al-Khitat al-Tawfiqiyya al-Jadida (Arabic: الخطط التوفيقية الجديدة; Tawfiq's New Plans, referring to Egypt's ruler at the time), which provides a detailed, street-by-street description of Egypt's major cities and villages.
He also contributed to the start of the Egyptian National Library and Archives around 1870 which is one of the largest and oldest government libraries.