Aisha

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Who is Aisha?

Aisha bint Ahmad al-Qurtubiya, sometimes spelled Aysha or al-Qurtubiyya, was a tenth-century poet who was the daughter of Ibn Hazm. Most of her work was written in Arabic.

She is regarded as both a famed poet and calligrapher of Andalusia. Sometimes described as a princess of Cordova, she was known for her learning and abilities. After her death, she left an extensive library.

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on July 23, 2013

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