Born in March 17, 1922, Boroujerd, Iran
Deceased September 17, 1999
Primary school: Boroujerd
In his high school, he learned also philosophy, Arabic literature and religious courses. In the last year of high school, he came to Tehran and achieved the second degree for his diploma (Literature) in the country.
-1941, A short time in university (Law)
Came back to Boroujerd and became a teacher
Learning Deutsch and Italian
- 1944, Published his first book, which was written for years ago: "Philosophy of Poem"
- 1945, Returned to Tehran
Entered University: Literature Faculty
- 1948, With first graduated from university
- 1949, PHD in university
Editor of "Mehregan" magazine for 5 years
- 1951, Commenced in translating essays for EI encyclopedia, printed in Holland
- 1953, Married with "Qamar Arian"
- 1955, His thesis: "Poem Critic, History and Basis"
- 1956, Teaching in Tehran University: History of religions, History of Islam, History of word
Director of "Translation & Publication Book Co."
- 1960, Professor in Tehran University
Teaching in Tehran High Faculty & PHD in Literature
Commenced with Franklin Word Institute
- 1963, Editor of "Guide Book" magazine
Commenced with "Sokhan" (Speech), "Yaqma", "New World", "Science", "Science & Life", "Love & Culture of Iran"... magazines
- 1968-70, Professor in Princeton and California universities, USA: Teached History of Iran and History of Mysticism
Learning Spanish
- 1970, Literature Faculty of Tehran University
- 1976, Director of Literature Faculty of Tehran University (one year)
- 1981, Researching on Molavi Works, France
- 1982, Commenced with Iran Topology Organization to prepare atlas of Iran and also with Islamic Encyclopedia Center.
He had many travels all over the world, visiting libraries, museums, science institutes and accompanied in numerous conferences.
Ali Dehbashi has printed a book "Zarrin Report Card", in memory of Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, 2000, in 974 pages.
