M. A. R. Barker Writer

Muhammad Abd-al-Rahman Barker (born Phillip Barker, November 3, 1929 – March 16, 2012), was a professor of Urdu and South Asian Studies who created one of the first roleplaying games, Empire of the Petal Throne, and wrote several fantasy/science fantasy novels based in his associated world setting of Tékumel.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Phil
Birth date	November 03, 1929
Birth name	Phillip Barker
Birth place	Spokane Washington , United States
Nationality	United States
Date of death	March 16, 2012
Place of death	Minneapolis , United States