Rumi

The story, in brief.

Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī, commonly known as Rumi, was a Sufi mystic, poet, and founder of the Islamic brotherhood known as the Mevlevi Order. His family hailed from Balkh. Rumi is an influential figure in Sufism, and his thought and works loom large both in Persian literature and mystic poetry in general. Today, his translated works are enjoyed all over the world.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

This edition has life dates for Rumi; more sourced milestones are still to be added.

1. 1207
   Life

   Born in Vakhsh

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2. 1273~ age 66
   Life

   Death

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