Cigerxwin

Quick Facts

• Region: Hesar, near Batman (historic Kurdistan)
• Born: 1903, Hesar (then Ottoman Empire)
• Died: October 22, 1984, Stockholm, Sweden
• Known for: Poetry, Kurdish cultural preservation, dictionaries

Overview

Cigerxwin (Shemus Hesen) was a Kurdish poet, writer, and journalist who played a major role in preserving Kurdish cultural heritage. His works contributed to the development of modern Kurdish literature and identity.

He published multiple poetry collections and produced a Kurdish dictionary and historical writings that remain influential in Kurdish studies.

Life and Work

His poetry was direct and popular in style, often addressing social justice, nationalism, and cultural revival. He wrote extensively in Kurmanji and helped revive interest in classical Kurdish poets.

Legacy

Cigerxwin is remembered as one of the most influential Kurdish literary figures of the 20th century, and his writings continue to inspire Kurdish cultural life.