Ismail I
founder and first shah of Safavid Iran
Ismail I was born on July 17, 1487 in Ardabil and died on May 23, 1524 in Tabriz, aged 36. Recorded occupations: governor, monarch, military leader, head of state, politician and poet. Country of citizenship: Safavid Iran. Positions held include list of Safavid monarchs. Fields of work: Islam, Shia Islam, Sufism and military affairs. Notable works include “Dehname”.
- Born
- July 17, 1487 · Ardabil
- Died
- May 23, 1524 · Tabriz
- Age at death
- 36
- Citizenship
- Safavid Iran
- Occupations
- governor, monarch, military leader, head of state, politician, poet
- Positions held
- list of Safavid monarchs
- Notable works
- Dehname
- Wikipedia editions
- 75 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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