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Jun 20, 2024 · T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author best known for his legendary war activities in the Middle East during World War I and for his account of those activities in The Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1926).
1 day ago · Learn about the life and achievements of Colonel TE Lawrence, the British officer who led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. Discover how he became a legend in military, diplomatic and cultural circles.
17 hours ago · July 6th 1917 – World War I: Arabian troops led by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire during the A...
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Jun 20, 2024 · T.E. Lawrence - WWI, Arabia, Legend: Lawrence became a mythic figure in his own lifetime even before he published his own version of his legend in The Seven Pillars of Wisdom. His accomplishments themselves were solid enough for several lives.
5 days ago · Omar Sharif (born April 10, 1932, Alexandria, Egypt—died July 10, 2015, Cairo) was an Egyptian actor of international acclaim, known for his dashing good looks and for iconic roles in such films as Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Doctor Zhivago (1965).
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- Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor of international acclaim, known for his dashing good looks and for iconic roles in such films as Lawrence of Arab...
- Omar Sharif died of a heart attack on July 10, 2015, in Cairo, Egypt.
- In the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia Omar Sharif played Sherif Ali. When Lawrence’s Bedouin guide drinks from a well belonging to Sherif Ali at the...
- Omar Sharif was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on April 10, 1932. He moved to Cairo when he was four years old.
- In 1955 Omar Sharif married Egyptian movie star Faten Hamama, who was known as the “Lady of the Arabic Screen.” They met in 1953 when they were cas...
5 days ago · T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, played a key role in this effort. The British provided military support and supplies to the Arab fighters. In the 1950s, oil was discovered in Abu Dhabi, which led to a surge of British investment and expertise in the region.
Jun 24, 2024 · The cinematography of “Lawrence of Arabia,” by Freddie Young, has been a towering influence on my work. The film’s sweeping desert landscapes and epic scale are breathtaking, but it’s ...
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