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The wealthy American technologist and entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed a keen interest in learning about the life of the of Amazigh scholar and explorer Ibn Battuta, an intriguing historical figure hailing from Morocco. Elon Musk’s shared his interest about Ibn Battuta on the platform “X,”
Born on 24 February 1304, in Tangier, Morocco, Ibn Battuta is a medieval Moroccan traveller and explorer known for his extensive journeys spanning diverse continents, Ibn Battuta embarked on extensive journeys encompassing diverse regions and regions, Africa, Asia, and Europe. His explorations were documented in his famous travelogue, entitled the “Rihla” (the Arabic word for a journey or Travels in English).
“Rihla”, Formal title: A Masterpiece to Those Who Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Traveling, which tells about Ibn Battuta’s lifetime of travel and exploration covering about 73,000 miles (117,000 km). These remarkable journeys are a good reference to Those who Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Travelling.
Ibn Battuta’s voyages are distinguished by their extensive scope, duration and Extent. This is remarkable considering the historical context and the means of transportation available at the time. Ibn Battuta immersed himself in a wide range of cultures, languages, and societies. He interacted with people from various ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds, providing invaluable insights into the social fabric of the places he visited.
A Brief note about the explorer
He is Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battutah known as Ibn Battuta. He was born on 24 February 1304, Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveller, explorer and scholar. Over a period of thirty years, he set on a journey that brought him through North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia. He reportedly returned to his homeland in 1354 and served as jurist for years. He breathed his last in 1368, leaving a legacy of exploration and cultural exchange.
The Tweet
In a post shared on his platform X, the Tesla chief translates his multifaceted enthusiast in learning about Ibn Battuta, but also the profound depth of his knowledge as he is interested in philosophy, science fiction, and fantasy novels. The billionaire recommended podcast known as The Explorers, calling it great source of knowledge.
A Brief note about Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a prominent entrepreneur and business magnate known for his involvement in several high-profile technology companies. He was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa and briefly attended the University of Pretoria before immigrating to Canada at age 18. He received his bachelor’s degrees in economics and physics from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1995 he moved to California, where he was accepted to PhD programme. Dropping out two days after being accepted, Musk decided to join the Internet boom, He applied for a job at Netscape. He reportedly never received a response
Today, Elon Musk is the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., CEO of Neuralink, and founder of The Boring Company. He was also a co-founder of PayPal and Zip2, co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and president of the Musk Foundation. He was selected as Time’s “Person of the Year” for 2021. He was elected in February 2022 to the National Academy of Engineering. Time has listed Musk as one of the most influential people in the world on four occasions. Today, musk is the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$231 billion as of October 2023, according to Forbes.
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