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Abu-Mansur Daqiqi

Persian writer · Writers · Died 977

Abu Mansur Daqiqi, better simply known as Daqiqi (دقیقی), was one of the most prominent Persian poets of the Samanid era. He was the first to undertake the creation of the national epic of Iran, the Shahnameh, but was killed in 977 after only completing 1,000 verses.

Abu-Mansur Daqiqi is read about 66 times a day, in 28 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

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His work was continued by his contemporary Ferdowsi, who would later become celebrated as one of the most influential figure in Persian literature.

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Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 977