Simin Daneshvar
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Summary
Simin Daneshvar was born on April 28, 1921[1], in Shiraz[2]. She died on March 8, 2012[3], in Tehran[4]. She worked as a linguist[5], translator[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and university teacher[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Behesht-e Zahra[11]
- Spouse: Jalal Al-e-Ahmad[12]
- Country of citizenship: Iran[13]
- Occupation: short story writer[14]
- Employer: University of Tehran[15]
- Educated at: University of Tehran[16], Stanford University[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Simin Daneshvar[19]
- Cause of death: influenza[20]
- Family name: Daneshvar[21]
- Given name: Simin[22]
- Medical condition: influenza[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: Third World Women's Literatures[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Persian[26], English[27]
Why It Matters
Simin Daneshvar has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Works attributed to her include Savushun[30], a literary work[31].
FAQs
Where was Simin Daneshvar born?
Simin Daneshvar's place of birth was Shiraz[2].
Where did Simin Daneshvar die?
Simin Daneshvar died in Tehran[4].
Who was Simin Daneshvar married to?
Simin Daneshvar's spouses include Jalal Al-e-Ahmad[12].
What did Simin Daneshvar do for work?
Simin Daneshvar worked as a linguist[5], translator[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Simin Daneshvar go to school?
Simin Daneshvar was educated at University of Tehran[16] and Stanford University[17].