THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ferdowsi
Persian poet, author of Shahnameh (940–1020)
Ferdowsi was born on January 8, 940 in Tus, Iran and died in 1020.
Born
January 8, 940
Died: in 1020
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Tus, Iran
- Professions
- poet, writer
- Citizenship
- Samanid Empire, Ghaznavid Empire
More about Ferdowsi
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- حَکیم اَبوالقاسِم فِردُوسی طوسی
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Questions people ask
When is Ferdowsi’s birthday?
Ferdowsi’s recorded birthday is January 8.
Where was Ferdowsi born?
Ferdowsi was born in Tus, Iran.
What was Ferdowsi’s name at birth?
Ferdowsi’s recorded birth name is حَکیم اَبوالقاسِم فِردُوسی طوسی.