Shapour Bakhtiar
Iranian politician and Prime Minister
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
August 6th, 1991
33 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iran
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Served as the 74th Prime Minister of Iran in 1979 during a crucial transitional period amid the Iranian Revolution. Held office for a brief duration as the last prime minister before the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Was involved in opposition to the Shah of Iran and advocated for democratic reforms. After leaving office, lived in exile in France, where he continued to engage in political activities until death in 1991.
Served as Prime Minister during the Iranian Revolution
Opposed the Shah of Iran and advocated for democracy
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