About Kurdi
Lived 1812 – 1850 (aged 37–38). Kurdi was a Turkish poet.
Mustafa Beg Sahebqran with pen name of Kurdî was a nineteenth century Kurdish poet. Along with Nali and Salim, he is among the founders of Babani school of poetry, which was in Sorani. He lived around the same time as Nali and Salim and was from Sulaymaniyah as well. He was born in 1806 or 1812 and died in 1850.
Poetry The form and content of his poetry was similar to Nali and Salim, mostly consisting of themes such as love, philosophy, mysticism and history. Most of his poems are in the form of Ghazal and Qasidas. His poems are in Kurdish, Persian and Arabic.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kurdi?
Kurdish Poet
When was Kurdi born?
Kurdi was born in 1812 in Sulaymaniyah.
When did Kurdi die?
Kurdi died in 1850.
What was Kurdi's occupation?
Kurdi was a poet.
What nationality was Kurdi?
Kurdi was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurdi. https://biography.guide/kurdi/
MLA: "Kurdi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kurdi/.
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