About Hassan Kamshad
Lived 1925 – 2025 (aged 99). Hassan Kamshad was an Iranian translator.
Hassan Kamshad (; 25 June 1925 – 22 May 2025) was an Iranian translator and researcher of Persian literature. He was a professor of Persian language at the University of Cambridge and a visiting professor at the University of California, and an official of the National Iranian Oil Company.
Kamshad's most important translation is What is History by H.A. Kar and his most notable work is The Founders of Modern Persian Prose.
Kamshad died on 22 May 2025, at the age of 99.
Media portrayals The documentary Hadith Nafs directed by Mohammad Naseri Rad portrays Kamshad's life.
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Who was Hassan Kamshad?
Iranian translator
When was Hassan Kamshad born?
Hassan Kamshad was born on 25 June 1925 in Isfahan.
When did Hassan Kamshad die?
Hassan Kamshad died on 22 May 2025 in London.
What was Hassan Kamshad's occupation?
Hassan Kamshad was a translator.
What nationality was Hassan Kamshad?
Hassan Kamshad was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hassan Kamshad. https://biography.guide/hassan-kamshad/
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