Biography · Iranian politician

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

1934 · 2017

Years lived
82
Photos
50
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Born

August 25, 1934

Nuq District, Iran

Died

January 8, 2017

Tehran, Iran

Known for

Iranian politician

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (1934–2017) was Iran best known for Iranian politician.

Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (August 25, 1934 – January 8, 2017) was an Iranian Shia cleric and politician who served as Iran's fourth president. A founding father of the Islamic Republic, he was known for his pragmatic economic reforms and efforts to rebuild Iran after the Iran-Iraq War. His political influence shaped much of post-revolutionary Iran.

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  • When did Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani die?

    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died on January 8, 2017 in Tehran, Iran, at the age of 82.

  • Where was Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani born?

    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was born in Nuq District, Iran on August 25, 1934.

  • What is Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani best known for?

    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is best known for Iranian politician.

  • How old was Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani when they died?

    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was 82 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani?

    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was from Iran.

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