Samir Amin 1931 – 2018

Biography

Samir Amin was born on September 3, 1931, in Cairo, Egypt, where he would begin his intellectual journey that would eventually span continents and decades. Throughout his life, he established himself as a distinguished economist and political theorist whose work bridged Egyptian, French, and international scholarly communities. His career was marked by rigorous analysis and a commitment to understanding economic systems and their social implications.

After spending formative years in Cairo, Amin built a significant portion of his professional life in France, becoming an Egyptian-French intellectual who contributed meaningfully to economic and political thought across both regions. His work as an economist and theorist earned him recognition as a serious voice in global academic discourse.

On August 12, 2018, Amin passed away in the 14th arrondissement of Paris following a brain tumor. His legacy was honored through his burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, one of the world’s most notable cemeteries, a final resting place that reflects the esteem in which he was held. Samir Amin left behind a substantial body of work that continues to influence economists and political theorists who engage with his ideas and contributions to the field.