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July 17, 2006
In Memoriam
After the death of Prof. Mary Boyce a few months back, this year has brought the death of yet another great ironologist and historian.
Prof. A. Shapur Shahbazi, professor of Iranian history at the Eastern Oregon University, has lost hist battle with cancer.
Prof. Shahbazi was an expert on Achaemenid and Sasanian history and was considered an authority in many subjects concerning the Pre-Islamic Iranian history. Among his most significant contributions, in my opinion, was his research on the date of Zoroaster and the arguments he presented against the "Traditional Date of Zoroaster" held by many scholars, including the late W. B. Henning.
Prof. Shahbazi is survived by his wife and daughter. His death is surely a serious blow to Iranian studies and the study of history in general. May he rest in peace.
Posted by Khodadad at July 17, 2006 12:50 PM
Comments
I take it that you knew Prof. Shahbazi personally. My condolences to you.
Posted by: David at July 17, 2006 08:46 PM
I had no idea that Professor Shahbazi had passed away, or that he had been ill. As a student who has studied ancient Iran at the undergraduate level, I have read much of his work. My condolences to his family, students, and academics in the field of Iranian Studies.
Posted by: Kayvan Iradjpanah at July 18, 2006 06:26 PM