Iraj Pezeshkzad
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Iraj Pezeshkzad
In Memoriam 1928 – 2022 It is with great regret to note the passing away of Iraj Pezeshkzad (1928-2022) in Los Angeles, the illustrious author of the Iranian cultural phenomenon Daii Jan Napoleon (My Uncle Napoleon), published in 1973. An acclaimed writer, with a degree in Law, Pezeshkzad started his career as a Judge in the Iranian Judiciary, before joining the Foreign Office, where he served as a diplomat until 1979. He started his writing career in the 1950s by translating into Persian, French literary works, and by writing short stories and articles for journals. Of the many novels he authored, none has attained the iconic status of his Daii Jan Napoleon, a social satire translated into many languages and accoladed by the literary critics the world over, presenting a humorous Iranian world, full of tenderness. Iran Heritage Foundation, extends its heartfelt condolences to the Pezeshkzad family and the lovers of Iranian literature throughout the world. |
Hon. Kevin Pakenham
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Kevin Pakenham (1947 - 2020)
IHF notes with great regret the passing on 19th July 2020 of the Hon. Kevin Pakenham who not only served on the IHF Advisory Board in which capacity he provided much helpful and practical advice but he was also a very generous donor. IHF extends deepest condolences to his family and friends. |
Professor David Stronach, OBE
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Professor David Stronach (1931 - 2020)
The Iran Heritage Foundation regrets to announce the passing of Professor David Stronach, OBE, on 27th June at the age of 89. He was the founding Director of the British Institute of Persian Studies 1961-79 and from 1981 he was Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology in the University of California at Berkeley. During the course of a long and illustrious career he directed excavations in Iran at Pasargadae, the capital of Cyrus the Great, at Nush-i Jan, a Median religious site, and at Shahr-i Qumis, an early Parthian capital. He made an immense contribution to the study of Ancient Iran, and IHF is proud that his last lecture in the UK was at Asia House on 17th September 2014 when he spoke about his ‘Recollections of Archaeology in Iran’ and showed films made by his wife Ruth about the Nush-i Jan excavations and local village life. IHF extends deepest condolences to David’s daughters Keren and Tami. |
