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Simin Behbahani
July 20, 1927 – August 19, 2014
Persian poet (1927–2014)
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Simin Behbahani was an Iranian poet, lyricist, and activist. Renowned for her mastery of the ghazal, a traditional poetic form, she became an icon of modern Persian poetry. The Iranian intelligentsia and literati affectionately referred to her as the "Lioness of Iran."
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- Birthday · July 20
- Anniversary · August 19
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