Táhirih
influential poet and theologian of the Bábí faith in Iran (1814–1852)
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Summary
Táhirih was born on 1817[1] in Qazvin[2]. She died on August 27, 1852[3], in Tehran[4]. She worked as a poet[5], theologian[6], women's rights activist[7], writer[8], and teacher[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (623 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Mulla Muhammad Salih Baraghani[11]
- Mother: Amina Qazvini[12]
- Child: Isma‘il[13], Ibrahim[14], Zaynih[15], Ishaq[16]
- Country of citizenship: Qajar Iran[17]
- Field of work: poetry[18], activist[19]
- Religion or worldview: Bábism[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Commons category: Tahirih[22]
- Student of: Ahmad ibn Zayn al-Din al-Ahsa'i[23], Sayyid Kazim Rashti[24], Báb[25]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Persian[27], Turkish[28], Arabic[29]
- Sibling: Mardiyyih[30], Rubabih[31], Khadijeh Sultan[32]
- Writing language: Arabic[33]
Why It Matters
Táhirih has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Táhirih born?
Táhirih's place of birth was Qazvin[2].
Where did Táhirih die?
Táhirih died in Tehran[4].
Who were Táhirih's parents?
Táhirih's father was Mulla Muhammad Salih Baraghani[11]. Táhirih's mother was Amina Qazvini[12].
What did Táhirih do for work?
Táhirih worked as a poet[5], theologian[6], women's rights activist[7], writer[8], and teacher[9].