Mirza Kuchik Khan (common alternative spellings
Kouchek,
Koochek,
Kuchak,
Kuchek,
Kouchak,
Koochak,
Kuçek) (1880 - December 2, 1921) was an early twentieth century revolutionary and is considered a national hero in modern
Iranian history. He was the founder of a revolutionary movement based in the forests of
Gilan in northern
Iran that became known as the
Nehzat-e Jangal (Forest movement). This uprising started in 1914 and remained active against internal and foreign enemies until 1921 when the movement was completely abandoned after the demise of the hero.