Taudrus, or Tiodorious the Chalcedonian Christian, was a writer and prominent Melkite. He held senior level positions in Alexandria and Mairout, and was later appointed to be in charge of Egypt's Marine business.

Tathi bin Istin was a writer and chief of the Writers Bureau. He lived during the early periods of Islam under the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate, during which time he worked as the private writer of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham bin Abd El-Malik bin Marwan (723 – 743 AD). The Caliph later appointed him to the position bureau chief for the city of Homs.

Boghous Noubar Nounarian was an Armenian engineer and author from Constantinople. He pursued his studies in Switzerland and France, where he eventually became an engineer. He later moved to Egypt and worked in the government, in which time he held several positions including manager of the Egyptian railroad. He contributed to Egypt’s growth by aiding in the establishment of private companies such as the Alexandria tramway network. His writings were published in both French and Arabic.

Butrous Al-Bustani was an author and bishop. He served as an Archbishop of the Maronites in Lebanon and was also a student of the Ain Waraka Maronite school. Al-Bustani was well-versed in doctrinal and religious sciences and was known for his teachings in law and ordinances. He was appointed by Patriarch Bulous Massad to write his secrets until he was appointed bishop in 1866, at which time he went to Rome. Among his famous works include the book Tarikh Al-Jazzar (The Butcher’s History).

Butrous Elias Kamel Al-Modawwar was a Catholic bishop, journalist and author from Acre, Palestine. He received his primary education at the Patriarchate School in Beirut, Lebanon and went on to pursue his higher education at the French College of Law in Cairo, Egypt. Al-Modawwar began his career working for the Egyptian government, but later went on to join the Basilian Monasticism in Harissa, Lebanon. He became a priest in 1938, a Patriarchal Agent in Cairo in 1941, a Suffragan to the 9 th Cyril of Alexandria in 1943 and later became an assistant to the patriarch Maximus the Fourth. In the realm of journalism, he contributed in releasing Al-Masarra magazine in Egypt. His notable works include a book entitled Le Ajl El-Etihad (For the Unity).

Bishara bin Silwan Nahoul (Abu Nahoul) was an author and translator who lived and studied in Beirut, Lebanon. Among his works include his 1884 book entitled Montakhabat Alsina’a fi Fan Al-Zira’a (Selected Techniques in the Art of Agriculture), which he translated in two volumes. The first volume details the techniques of the art of agriculture while explaining the essence of dust, metal bodies, air and water. The second volume discusses the techniques of poultry farming and ranching, its diseases and treatments.

Egyptian Coptic Barsom Al-Arian bin Soma bin Al-Tabban was a writer, monk and was even considered a saint. He served as a writer for Queen Shajar Al-Durr (1249-1257 AD), the wife of Izz al-Din Aybak. He also founded the state of the Mamluks and became one of the first of the Mamluk sultans. Al-Arian became a monk after moving to Shahran Monastery outside Cairo, where cold, heat and temperance were his companions. He remained there until his death in 1317.

Basios, also known as Basi’os Al-Saqzi, was an author and Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza, Palestine. Among his famous works include Kitab Al-Romooz (The book of Symbols). In fact, Patriarch Macarios (known as Ibn Al-Zaeem) used the book to inspire his own twenty-seven volume book entitled Al-Nahla (The Bee). Basios later immigrated to Russia, where he died in 1678.

Elia Jubran Kanaan was a Lebanese doctor and author. His works include Al-Harb wa Mahalikiha (The war and its Perils), which was printed in 1946.

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Q: Bishara al-Khuri (al-Akhtal as-Saghir)

Bishara Abd Allah al-Khuri al-Bairuti, also known as al-Akhtal as-Saghir, was a journalist, storyteller and one of Lebanon’s most famous poets in modern era. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he studied at the 3 Moons School, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese School and the Maronite Wisdom School before attending the College des Freres to study French. In 1908, he founded Al-Bark (Thunderbolt) newspaper, a weekly literature newspaper that eventually become a daily paper after World War I. Through Al-Bark , al-Khuri tackled many social and political issues which reflected the prevailing attitudes of rebellion against the Ottoman authorities at the time. In 1912, he went on to found Sada Al-Bark (The Echo of the Thunderbolt) newspaper. During this time, al-Khuri started affixing the words “al-Akhtal as-Saghir” to his signature, which later became his title. In 1925, he was elected as head of the Lebanese Press Syndicate and in 1946 he served as a technical adviser of the Arabic Language at the Ministry of National Education in Beirut. He also served as a corresponding member of the Arab Academy in Damascus in 1932. Among his famous works include three collection of poems entitled Shi’ir al-Akhtal as-Saghir (al-Akhtal as-Saghir’s Poetry), Al-Watar Al-Jareeh (The Injured Tendon) and Al-Hawa wa Al-Shabab (The Passion and the Youth). He also published Min Bakaya Al-Thakira (From the Remnants of Memory), Bayn Al-Shi’ir wa Al-Siyasa (Between Poetry and Politics) and a famous story entitled Al-Riyal Al-Mozayyaf (The Fake Riyal).

Taudrus

Died around 670 AD (50 AH)

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Tathi bin Istin

Lived during the early 8th century AD (2th Century AH)

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Boghous Noubarian

Boghous Noubar Nounarian was an Armenian engineer and author from Constantinople. He pursued his studies in Switzerland and France, where he eventually became an engineer. He later moved to Egypt