Cigerxwîn
Kurdish polymath and nationalist (1903-1984)
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Summary
Cigerxwîn was born on January 1, 1903[1], in Mardin[2]. He died on October 22, 1984[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], journalist[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Turkey[9], Ottoman Empire[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of political party: Syrian Communist Party[12], Kurdistan Democratic Party/North[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[14], Kurdish[15]
- Writing language: Kurdish[16]
Why It Matters
Cigerxwîn has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Where was Cigerxwîn born?
Cigerxwîn's place of birth was Mardin[2].
Where did Cigerxwîn die?
Cigerxwîn passed away in Stockholm[4].
What did Cigerxwîn do for work?
Cigerxwîn worked as a lexicographer[5], journalist[6], and poet[7].