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John Louis Esposito

American professor of Middle Eastern studies

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born
1940
died
2026
age at death
86
known for
university teacher, writer, religious studies scholar

1940 – 2026

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John Louis Esposito was an American academic who was a professor of Middle Eastern and religious studies, as well as a scholar of Islamic studies. He served as professor of religion, international affairs, and Islamic studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Esposito was also the founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim–Christian Understanding at Georgetown.

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