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Yahya Hassan is 31 years old, born May 19, 1995 in Aarhus · Taurus.
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Yahya Hassan's debut poetry collection became Denmark's best-selling debut in the genre, selling over 120,000 copies by 2015. Born in 1995 to Palestinian heritage, the Danish poet and political activist drew major controversy for his critiques of both Islam and Danish migration policy. His work shaped cultural debate in Denmark until his death in 2020.
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Yahya Hassan was a Danish poet, writer, and political activist born on 19 May 1995. His self-titled debut collection, *Yahya Hassan*, became Denmark's best-selling debut poetry book, with over 120,000 copies in print by mid-2015. The collection's success anchored his public profile as a much-debated cultural figure. Hassan's poems and statements targeted both Islamic institutions and Danish government positions on migration and military involvement, making him a polarizing voice in Scandinavian literary and political discourse. A Taurus by Western zodiac, Hassan worked across poetry, essay, and activism. His short life—he died on 29 April 2020—left a concentrated mark on contemporary Danish letters.
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Expressive and creative. Yahya Hassan gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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