Prince Iraj Mirza Yazdi Jalāl ol-Mamālek | |
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Native name | ایرج میرزا |
Born | October 1874 Tabriz, Persia |
Died | 14 March 1926 (aged 51) Tehran, Persia |
Resting place | Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery |
Occupation | Writer, poet |
Nationality | Iranian |
Alma mater | Tabriz Dar ul-Funun |
Children | 3, Ja'afar Gholi Mirza, Khosrow Mirza, Robabeh |
Relatives | Fath-Ali Shah Qajar (great-grandfather) |
Prince Iraj Mirza (Persian: ایرج میرزا, literally Prince Iraj; October 1874 – 14 March 1926), titled Jalāl-ol-Mamālek (Persian: جلالالممالک), was a prominent Iranian poet. He was the son of Prince Gholam-Hossein Mirza. Iraj Mirza was known for his modern poetry, which often critiqued traditional customs. In addition to his original works, he translated literary pieces from French into Persian.[1][2][3]