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Mohammad Ali Foroughi

Iranian writer and politician

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Mohammad Ali Foroughi, also known as Zoka-ol-Molk, was an Iranian politician, writer, freemason, Azali, and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran for three terms, being the first Prime Minister under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. He wrote numerous books on ancient Iranian history and is known for founding the Academy of Iran.

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Born
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Place of birth
Tehran wd
Died
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Place of death
Tehran wd
Citizenship
Iran wd
Occupation
politician, literary scholar, diplomat, journalist, writer, university teacher wd
Political party
Revival Party wd
Education
Faculty of Law and Political Science of the University of Tehran wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Iran (27 August 1941 – 9 March 1942)
  • Prime Minister of Iran (18 September 1933 – 3 December 1935)
  • Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (12 May 1930 – 12 September 1933)
  • Prime Minister of Iran (1 November 1925 – 13 June 1926)
  • Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (26 October 1923 – 29 August 1924)
  • Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (16 February 1923 – 15 June 1923)
  • Member of the National Consultative Assembly

Questions

When was Mohammad Ali Foroughi born?
Mohammad Ali Foroughi was born on 1 August 1877 in Tehran.
What positions has Mohammad Ali Foroughi held?
Positions held by Mohammad Ali Foroughi include: Prime Minister of Iran (1941–1942); Prime Minister of Iran (1933–1935); Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (1930–1933); Prime Minister of Iran (1925–1926); Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran (1923–1924).
Where did Mohammad Ali Foroughi study?
Mohammad Ali Foroughi was educated at Faculty of Law and Political Science of the University of Tehran.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mohammad Ali Foroughi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q181451 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 1928 Foroughi.jpg by Georges Chevalier (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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