Reza Shah Pahlavi

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Born March 15, 1878 — Died July 26, 1944

From Alasht, Iran

Also known as Reza Khan, رضاشاه, سردار سپه

Biography

Reza Shah Pahlavi (15 March 1878 – 26 July 1944) was an Iranian military officer, minister of war, prime minister, and first Shah of the House of Pahlavi of the Imperial State of Iran. He reigned from 15 December 1925 until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran on 16 Septemb...