Jalal Al-e-Ahmad

writer, thinker, and social and political critic (1923-1969)
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Jalal Al-e-Ahmad

Summary

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad is a human[1]. He was born in Tehran[2]. He was born on December 2, 1923[3]. He died in Asalem[4]. He died on September 9, 1969[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], and anthropologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (949 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad passed away in Asalem[4].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was born on December 2, 1923[3].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was born on 1923[12].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad died on September 9, 1969[5].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was married to Simin Daneshvar[13].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad held citizenship in Iran[14].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included translator[6].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included writer[7].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included teacher[8].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's professions included novelist[9].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as an anthropologist[10].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as a sociologist[15].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was educated at University of Tehran[17].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad is recorded as male[19].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was affiliated with the Tudeh Party of Iran[21].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's Commons category is recorded as Jalal Al-e Ahmad[22].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's given name is recorded as Jalal[23].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[25].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jalal Al-e Ahmad[26].
  • Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's name in native language is recorded as جلال آل احمد[27].

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Origins and Family

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 2, 1923[3] and 1923[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Tehran[17], a public university[32], in Iran[33], founded in 1934[34], headquartered in University of Tehran Central Administration[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], anthropologist[10], and sociologist[15].

Personal Life

Among Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's spouses was Simin Daneshvar[13]. His religion is recorded as Islam[18]. He was affiliated with the Tudeh Party of Iran[21].

Death and Burial

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad died on September 9, 1969[5]. He died in Asalem[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jalal Al-e-Ahmad include Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards[36], an award[37], founded in 2008[38].

Why It Matters

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (949 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards[36], an award[37], founded in 2008[38].

FAQs

Where was Jalal Al-e-Ahmad born?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's place of birth was Tehran[2].

Where did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad die?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad passed away in Asalem[4].

Who was Jalal Al-e-Ahmad married to?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad's spouses include Simin Daneshvar[13].

What did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad do for work?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad worked as translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], novelist[9], and anthropologist[10].

Where did Jalal Al-e-Ahmad go to school?

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad was educated at Harvard University[16] and University of Tehran[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Hanooz · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Jalal Al-e Ahmad
    Commons creator page → Jalal Al-e Ahmad
    Educated at → Harvard University, University of Tehran
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  2. 10w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 30CmXM
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    Instance of → human
    Spouse → Simin Daneshvar
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