Birthdate: October 17, 1889

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Biskinta, Lebanon

Died: February 28, 1988

Best known for his allegorical book The Book of Mirdad, Mikhail Naimy was a Lebanese Greek poet who co-founded the Mahjar movement also known as the New York Pen League, along with his friend, Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran and others. His written works include poetry, drama, short stories, and novels.