Memorial Page for Mahmud Darwisch

Mar 13, 1941 – Aug 9, 2008(67 years)Died in:Houston, Harris County

The national Palestinian poet, and author

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August 9th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Palestine

Place of Death

Houston, Harris County

Nationality

Palestine

Religion

Islam

Burial Place

Ramallah

Occupation(6)

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Awards(5)

Prince Claus AwardLannan Cultural Freedom PrizeCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎Golden WreathInternational Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award

Spouse(1)

Rana Kabbani

Mahmoud Darwish (* March 13, 1941 in Al-Birwa; † August 9, 2008 in Houston) was a the national Palestinian poet, and author. He was 67 years old. He was married to Rana Kabbani. His faith was Islam. He received 5 awards, including Prince Claus Award, Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize. He was buried at Ramallah.

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Born in Palestine

1941

Married Rana Kabbani

1976

until 1982

Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

1997

Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize

2001

Prince Claus Award

2004

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2006

Golden Wreath

2007

Died in Houston, Harris County

2008

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Mahmud Darwisch. Forever remembered.