Birthday of Mirzadeh Eshghi, poet, freedom-seeking journalist, playwright of the Constitutional era, and director of "20th Century" publication.
Notable Works
"Maryam's Picture", Play "Resurrection of Iranian Kings"
Fun Facts
Eshghi was a fierce critic of corruption. He wrote the "Resurrection of Iranian Kings", considered the first Iranian opera. He was tragically assassinated in his home at age 30.
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