About Abbas Sahab
Lived 1921 – 2000 (aged 78–79). Abbas Sahab was an Iranian geographer, cartographer and publisher.
Abbas Sahab (Persian: عباس سحاب); 24 December 1921, Tafresh – 3 April 2000, Tehran) was an Iranian cartographer and founder of the Sahab Geographic and Drafting Institute. He is considered by many as the founding father of modern Persian cartography.
Among his many published works is the first atlas of the Persian Gulf.
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Who was Abbas Sahab?
Iranian cartographer & geographer (1921–2000)
When was Abbas Sahab born?
Abbas Sahab was born in 1921 in Tafresh.
When did Abbas Sahab die?
Abbas Sahab died on 3 April 2000 in Tehran.
What was Abbas Sahab's occupation?
Abbas Sahab was a geographer, cartographer and publisher.
What nationality was Abbas Sahab?
Abbas Sahab was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abbas Sahab. https://biography.guide/abbas-sahab/
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