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Shapour Bakhtiar

Iranian politician

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Shapour Bakhtiar was an Iranian politician who served as the last Prime Minister of Iran under the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Bakhtiar stated that he favored neither a republican nor a monarchical system, advocating instead for what he called a "progressive democracy."

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Isfahan wd
Died
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Place of death
Suresnes wd
Citizenship
Pahlavi Iran wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
National Front, National Resistance Movement of Iran wd
Education
University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Iran

Questions

When was Shapour Bakhtiar born?
Shapour Bakhtiar was born on 26 June 1914 in Isfahan.
What positions has Shapour Bakhtiar held?
Positions held by Shapour Bakhtiar include: Prime Minister of Iran.
Where did Shapour Bakhtiar study?
Shapour Bakhtiar was educated at University of Paris.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Shapour Bakhtiar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q471787 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Shapourbakhtiar.gif by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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