When was Abolhassan Banisadr born?

Abolhassan Banisadr was born on 22 March 1933 in Hamadan.

What positions has Abolhassan Banisadr held?

Positions held by Abolhassan Banisadr include: President of Iran (1980–1981); Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (1979–1980); Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (1979–1979); president.

Where did Abolhassan Banisadr study?

Abolhassan Banisadr was educated at University of Paris, University of Tehran.

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Abolhassan Banisadr

Iranian politician and economist, and Iran's first President (1933–2021)

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Abolhassan Banisadr (22 March 1933 – 9 October 2021) was an Iranian politician, writer, and political dissident who served as the first president of Iran following the Iranian Revolution, holding office from 1980 until his impeachment in 1981. Prior to his presidency, he was served as minister of foreign affairs in the Interim Government of Iran.

Quick facts

Born: 22 March 1933 wd
Place of birth: Hamadan wd
Died: 9 October 2021 wd
Place of death: 13th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: Pahlavi Iran, Iran wd
Occupation: politician, economist, journalist, essayist, writer, Islamicist wd
Education: University of Paris, University of Tehran wd
Spouse: Ozra Banisadr wd
Official website: banisadr.org wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of Iran (5 February 1980 – 22 June 1981)
Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (17 November 1979 – 10 February 1980)
Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (12 November 1979 – 29 November 1979)
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About

Following his impeachment, Banisadr fled Iran and was granted political asylum in France, where he cofounded the National Council of Resistance of Iran with Mojahedin-e-Khalq leader Massoud Rajavi. He later focused on political writings about his revolutionary activities and his critiques of the Iranian government. He became a critic of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and of the country's handling of the 2009 elections.

Questions

When was Abolhassan Banisadr born?: Abolhassan Banisadr was born on 22 March 1933 in Hamadan.
What positions has Abolhassan Banisadr held?: Positions held by Abolhassan Banisadr include: President of Iran (1980–1981); Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (1979–1980); Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (1979–1979); president.
Where did Abolhassan Banisadr study?: Abolhassan Banisadr was educated at University of Paris, University of Tehran.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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