Táhirih

Táhirih (1817–1852) was a poet, theologian and women's rights activist.

Also recorded as Tahirih; Fatimah Baraghani; Fatemeh Baraghani; Ḳurrat al-'Ain; Ṭāhira; Qurrat al-ʿAyn.

Overview

Born at Qazvin in 1817, died at Tehran in 1852.

In detail

training under Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i, Sayyid Kazim Rashti and Báb is recorded. the recorded working language is Persian, Turkish and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is poetry and activist.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Táhirih”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q255221: Táhirih

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