Famous people from Iranian

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Iranian creativity and influence shine through figures whose ideas and achievements have shaped culture, society, and thought across centuries. Featured are novelists and poets, philosophers and scholars, artists and filmmakers, activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and national leaders. Together, their work spans classical traditions and bold modern movements, crossing languages, disciplines, and borders. These voices illuminate Iran’s diverse heritage, intellectual rigor, and global impact, offering connections that enrich understanding of literature, public life, and enduring cultural expression.

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Author Profession Quotes Year
Abdolkarim Soroush Philosopher 9 1945
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Politician 25 1934
Ayatollah Khamenei Statesman 5 1939
Ayatollah Khomeini, Tiny Ayatollah Khomeini Statesman 3 1900 - 1989
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Statesman 28 1956
Marjane Satrapi Artist 3 1969
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Royalty 4 1919 - 1980
Mohsen Makhmalbaf Director 24 1957
Saadi, Tiny Saadi Poet 14 1210 - 1292
Shirin Ebadi Lawyer 18 1947