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Aboutorab Esfahani was born in a great rich family in Isfahan.
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His birth date has not been mentioned in the historical documents, but since his death age has been mentioned 83 in one of Mirza Sanglakh"s works, he must have been born in 1581. His first calligraphy teacher was Molla ALi Fayezi (death: 1626). Then Esfahani continued his education with Mir Emad.
Esfahani became one of the most successful students of Mir Emad.
When Mir Emad was killed in 1615, he was the only person, who dared to bury Mir Emad" body. After Mir Emad"s death, he became the most famous Persian calligrapher and he could teach many calligraphers.
He died in 1662 at the age of 83 in Isfahan and was buried in the Lonban mosque.
