Ahmad Tafazzoli

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Ahmad Tafazzoli
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Prominent Iranian Iranist
Native name Persian: احمد تفضلی‎‎
Born December 16, 1937
Isfahan
Died January 1997 (aged 59)
Occupation Writer, Iranologist
Nationality Iranian

Ahmad Tafazzoli (December 16, 1937, Isfahan – January 15, 1997, Tehran) (Persian: احمد تفضلی‎‎) was a prominent Iranian Iranist and professor of ancient Iranian languages and culture at Tehran University.[1]

One of his most important books is Pre-Islamic Persian Literature. Jaleh Amouzegar contributed in editing it.

In January 1997, Ahmad Tafazzoli was found dead[2] in Punak, a suburb northwest of Tehran. He was known to have contacts with Iranian academics working abroad, and many of his colleagues believed that the authorities were behind his death, as part of the chain murders of Iran. While the precise circumstances remained unclear, Tafazzoli's death created a climate of fear at the university and discouraged criticism of the government.[3]

See also

Other notable Iranologists:

References

  1. Philippe Gignoux, "TAFAŻŻOLI, AḤMAD", Encyclopaedia Iranica Online
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Further reading

  • The Spirit of Wisdom: Menog I Xrad : Essays in Memory of Ahmad Tafazzoli ISBN 1-56859-146-2

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