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Also Known As	Buzurg Alavī
Born	February 2, 1904 • Tehran
Died	February 18, 1997 (aged 93) • Berlin • Germany
Founder	Tudeh Party
Notable Works	“Her Eyes” • “Panjāh va seh nafar”

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