Cigerxwîn
Kurdish polymath and nationalist (1903-1984) · Turkey · On the map · Journalists · Died at 81
Cigerxwîn or Cegerxwîn was a Kurdish poet, writer, journalist, historian, and lexicographer. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Kurdish literature.
Cigerxwîn is read about 61 times a day, in 17 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 30 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 68 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Many of his poems were later adapted into songs, and his work played an important role in the preservation and development of Kurdish culture and literary heritage.
Country
Turkey
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1984 · aged 81
