Jabir Novruz, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Jabir Novruz

Azerbaijani writer

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1933

Date of Death: 12-Dec-2002

Profession: poet

Nationality: Azerbaijan

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Jabir Novruz (born Jabir Mirzebey oglu Novruzov, 12 June 1933 – died 12 December 2002) was an honored art worker and the national poet of Azerbaijan, and secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers for three decades.
Considered one of the most prominent authors of modern Azerbaijani poetry, his work is known for a romantic style that inspired patriotism.
He was active in bringing important national issues to the attention of his fellow citizens, and was elected to the National Assembly in 1995.
Through his translations, Novruz brought world poetry to the people of Azerbaijan, and his own works have been translated and published in other languages and have also been used as lyrics in many popular Azerbaijani songs.