Ismail Jafarpur
Azerbaijani orientalist, poet, member of the “21 Azer” movement
About Ismail Jafarpur
Lived 1925 – 1977 (aged 51). Ismail Jafarpur was an Azerbaijani poet, orientalist and politician.
Ismayil Jafarpour (; 5 March 1925 - 18 February 1977) was an Azerbaijani orientalist, poet.
During the period of the Azerbaijan National Government, he was appointed the head of the partisan detachment, the military commandant of the city of Salmas, and the chief of police in the cities of Salmas and Tabriz. He was awarded the "21 Azer" Medal for his work.
After the fall of the Azerbaijan People's Government, he moved to Baku and graduated from the Faculty of Oriental Studies of ASU. Here he engaged in scientific and literary activities.
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Who was Ismail Jafarpur?
Azerbaijani orientalist, poet, member of the “21 Azer” movement
When was Ismail Jafarpur born?
Ismail Jafarpur was born on 5 March 1925 in Sadaqian.
When did Ismail Jafarpur die?
Ismail Jafarpur died on 18 February 1977 in Baku.
What was Ismail Jafarpur's occupation?
Ismail Jafarpur was a poet, orientalist and politician.
What nationality was Ismail Jafarpur?
Ismail Jafarpur was Azerbaijani.
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