When was Masoud Barzani born?

Masoud Barzani was born on 16 August 1946 in Mahabad.

What positions has Masoud Barzani held?

Positions held by Masoud Barzani include: President of Iraqi Kurdistan (2005–2017); Prime Minister of Iraq (2004–2004).

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Masoud Barzani

1st president of Iraqi Kurdistan (2005-17)

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Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish politician who has been leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) since 1979, and was President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq from 2005 to 2017.

Quick facts

Born: 16 August 1946 wd
Place of birth: Mahabad wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Kurdistan Democratic Party wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of Iraqi Kurdistan (14 June 2005 – 1 November 2017)
Prime Minister of Iraq (1 April 2004 – 30 April 2004)

Awards wd

Order of Pius IX (2026)

Questions

When was Masoud Barzani born?: Masoud Barzani was born on 16 August 1946 in Mahabad.
What positions has Masoud Barzani held?: Positions held by Masoud Barzani include: President of Iraqi Kurdistan (2005–2017); Prime Minister of Iraq (2004–2004).

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Last updated 7 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Masoud Barzani". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/masoud-barzani. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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