Erbil
Erbil ranks 6,781st in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Almeirim, Hoyerswerda, and Bar-sur-Aube. The most famous people from Erbil are Ibn Khallikan, and Aphrahat. The most famous people who died in Erbil are Aphrahat, Salih Muslim, and Nadhim Shaker. Erbil has been the birth place of many writers and the death place of many writers, and politicians. Erbil is located in Iraq.
People
Between 280 and 1211, Erbil was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including Ibn Khallikan, and Aphrahat. Additionaly, 3 globally memorable people have passed away in Erbil including Aphrahat, Salih Muslim, and Nadhim Shaker. Interestingly, more notably known people have passed away in Erbil than were born there.
People Born in Erbil
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Go to all RankingsAphrahat
WRITER
280 - 346
HPI: 62.99
Rank: 1
Salih Muslim
POLITICIAN
1951 - 2026
HPI: 62.60
Rank: 2
Nadhim Shaker
SOCCER PLAYER
1958 - 2020
HPI: 46.43
Rank: 3
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Erbil were writers (2), while most who died were writers (1), politicians (1), and soccer players (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history writers have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Erbil, including Ibn Khallikan, and Aphrahat.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Erbil since 1700.




