Shapour Jorkesh (January 29, 1951 – August 6, 2023) was an Iranian poet, translator, critic, literary researcher, and playwright. Born in Fasa, Fars Province, he lived in Shiraz until his death. Jorkesh is best known for his book 'The Poetics of Modern Poetry', which explores contemporary poetry through a new lens. He established the Shiraz Translation Group and faced censorship throughout his career, particularly concerning his work exploring the place of women in literature. His contributions to Iranian literature make him a significant figure among modern poets.
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Meaning of the name - Shapour
king, ruler
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Place of Birth: Fasa
Place of Death: Shiraz
Cause of Death: Respiratory problems
Educated At: Shiraz University
Occupation: poet | writer
Employers: University of Shiraz | Private educational institutions
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Ephemeris for January 30, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Aquarius 39 | 10 Aquarius 42 | 23 Aries 35 |
| Moon | 6 Scorpio 2 | 21 Aquarius 25 | 21 Cancer 26 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 56 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 8 Taurus 32 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 9 | 26 Pisces 7 | 28 Taurus 48 |
| Mars | 6 Pisces 9 | 20 Cancer 58 | 2 Taurus 56 |
| Jupiter | 10 Pisces 40 | 11 Gemini 19 | 28 Pisces 14 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 36 | 17 Pisces 11 | 27 Virgo 43 |
| Uranus | 6 Cancer 13 | 23 Taurus 16 | 5 Cancer 51 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 30 | 27 Pisces 55 | 18 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 51 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 17 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 21 Pisces 13 | 29 Pisces 56 | 17 Pisces 18 |
| Ketu | 21 Virgo 13 | 29 Virgo 56 | 17 Virgo 18 |
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