Yahya Hassan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yahya Hassan
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Yahya Hassan in October 2015
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| Born | 19 May 1995 Aarhus, Denmark |
| Died | 29 April 2020 (aged 24) Aarhus, Denmark |
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| Period | 2011–2020 |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable works | Yahya Hassan |
Yahya Hassan (born May 19, 1995 – died April 29, 2020) was a Danish poet and activist. He was known for his poems and strong opinions. He wrote about his life and views, which sometimes caused many discussions.
His most famous book of poems was called Yahya Hassan. It became a best-seller in Denmark. More than 120,000 copies were printed by mid-2015.
Early Life and Education
Yahya Hassan was born in Aarhus, Denmark. His family were Palestinian immigrants. They had moved to Denmark in the 1980s.
He grew up in a part of Aarhus called Aarhus V. He had four brothers and sisters. Yahya Hassan was sent to a special school called Solhaven. There, teachers helped him develop his talent for writing. He also attended a "Rap Academy" and took part in creative writing classes.
Political Involvement
On April 7, 2015, Yahya Hassan joined a new political party in Denmark. It was called Nationalpartiet. However, he was later asked to leave the party on February 9, 2016.
Death
Yahya Hassan was found dead in his apartment. This happened in Aarhus on April 29, 2020. Before he passed away, Yahya Hassan had returned to the Islamic faith.
