Taufiq Wahby
Taufiq Wahby | |
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Taufiq Wahby | |
| Born | January 1, 1891 |
| Died | January 1, 1984 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Kurdish |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Linguist, Politician |
| Years active | 1920s–1980s |
| Known for | Kurdish alphabet design, Yazidism research, Iraqi politics |
| Notable work | "Destûrî Zimanî Kurdî", "Kurdish-English Dictionary" |
| Spouse | Asia Taufiq Wahby |
Taufiq Wahby (1891–1984) was a prominent Kurdish writer, linguist and politician. He first served in the Ottoman army as a colonel, but after the creation of Iraq by the British in 1920, he became an influential officer in the new Iraqi army. He also served eight terms in ministerial posts in the Iraqi government. He was instrumental in the design of a new Kurdish alphabet based on modified Arabic letters. Taufiq Wahbi also engaged in research concerning Yazidis and their religion.