CAIRO: Abdel Azim Ramadan, famous writer and member of the Supreme Council of Culture died Wednesday at the age of 82, leaving behind a prominent collection of scholarly books and articles.
Born on April 18, 1925, Ramadan graduated from Cairo University with a degree in history and received his PhD in 1970. Ramadan became a professor of modern history in Menufaya University, and went on to become Dean of the Faculty of Education.
His published works include The Evolution of the Civil Movement in Egypt, Abdel Nasser and the March Crisis, The Social and Political Struggle in Egypt from the July Revolution to the March Crisis and The Social and Political Struggle During the Mubarak Era.
Ramadan received a number of awards, including: the Mostafa Amin and Ali Amin Award, the State Prize, and the State Appreciation Award in Social Science from the Supreme Council of Culture.
In 1988, Ramadan joined the Shoura Council and became the Chairman of the Scientific Committee. He was also editor-in-chief of the History of Egypt series.
His articles were featured in several publications such as Al Gomhuria, Rose Al Youssef, Al Ahram, and Al Wafd.
Ramadan’s funeral was attended by Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni, Deputy Director of the Supreme Council of Culture Emad Abou Ghazy, university professors, and family members, according to Al Gomhuria newspaper.
