Writers from Iran

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Iranians Writers of all time. This list of famous Iranians Writers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Iranians Writers.

1. #1

   

   Abu Nuwas

   762 - 814

   HPI 82.59142 langs

   Abu Nuwas is most famous for being the first person to write erotic poetry in Arabic.

2. #2

   

   Hafez

   1325 - 1389

   HPI 80.96131 langs

   Hafez is most famous for his poetry. He is the most read poet in Iran and Afghanistan.

3. #3

   

   Ismail I

   1487 - 1524

   HPI 80.9371 langs

   Ibn Ismail is most famous for his work on the "Treatise on the Astrolabe" and the "Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of...Read moreShow less

   Ibn Ismail is most famous for his work on the "Treatise on the Astrolabe" and the "Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of Astrology". The "Treatise on the Astrolabe" is a mathematical text that explains how to use an astrolabe, a type of ancient astronomical instrument. The "Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of Astrology" is a text that explains how to use an astrolabe to predict future events.

4. #4

   

   Ferdowsi

   940 - 1020

   HPI 77.11101 langs

   The Persian poet Ferdowsi is most famous for his epic poem, the Shahnameh, which is the national epic of Iran.

5. #5

   

   Mansur Al-Hallaj

   858 - 922

   HPI 76.8451 langs

   Mansur al-Hallaj is most famous for his claim that he was the incarnation of God. He was executed for blasphemy in 922.

6. #6

   

   Nasir al-Din al-Tusi

   1201 - 1274

   HPI 76.4163 langs

   Nasir al-din al-tusi was a Persian astronomer and mathematician from the 13th century. He is most famous for his contributions to the study...Read moreShow less

   Nasir al-din al-tusi was a Persian astronomer and mathematician from the 13th century. He is most famous for his contributions to the study of astronomy.

7. #7

   

   Jami

   1414 - 1492

   HPI 76.3465 langs

   Jami is most famous for his work on the "Hikayat Amir Hamza", which is a Persian epic poem about Amir Hamza, the uncle of the Islamic...Read moreShow less

   Jami is most famous for his work on the "Hikayat Amir Hamza", which is a Persian epic poem about Amir Hamza, the uncle of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

8. #8

   

   Shams Tabrizi

   1185 - 1248

   HPI 75.7537 langs

   Shams Tabrizi is most famous for being a Sufi mystic who is believed to have been the spiritual master of Rumi.

9. #9

   

   Doris Lessing

   1919 - 2013

   HPI 75.37107 langs

   Doris Lessing is most famous for her novels, which include The Golden Notebook, The Grass is Singing, and The Good Terrorist.

10. #10

    

    Saadi Shirazi

    1210 - 1291

    HPI 75.1080 langs

    Saadi Shirazi is most famous for his work in the fields of poetry, literature, and philosophy.