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| Native name | Persian:احمد تفضلی |
| Born | December 16, 1937 |
| Died | January 1997(1997-01-00) (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Writer,Iranologist |
| Nationality | Iranian |
Ahmad Tafazzoli (December 16, 1937,Isfahan – January 15, 1997,Tehran) (Persian:احمد تفضلی) was anIranianIranist and professor of ancient Iranian languages and culture atTehran University.[1]
One of his most important books isPre-Islamic Persian Literature.Jaleh Amouzegar contributed in editing it.
In January 1997, Ahmad Tafazzoli was found dead[2] inPunak, a suburb northwest of Tehran near Jannat Abad. He was known to have contacts with Iranian academics working abroad, and many of his colleagues believed that the authorities were behind his death, as part of thechain murders of Iran. While the precise circumstances remained unclear, Tafazzoli's death created aclimate of fear at the university and discouraged criticism of the government.[3]
Other notable Iranologists:
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