Mohammad Hoqouqi

Mohammad Hoghooghi (Persian: محمد حقوقى‎‎; May 3, 1937 – June 29, 2009) was an Iranian poet and critic.

Of the more than 30 books he has published, Modern Poetry, from Beginning until Today is considered one of the leading encyclopedic sources on modern Iranian poetry.

Hoghooghi suffered from cardiac and renal issues for several years prior to his death. His suffered from hepatitis which led to cirrhosis. He died on June 29, 2009 in Isfahan, his hometown.