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Also Known As Riza Shah Pahlevi • Reza Khan
Born March 15, 1878 • Iran
Died July 26, 1944 (aged 66) • Johannesburg • South Africa
Title / Office shāh (1925-1941), Iran • prime minister (1923-1925), Iran
Founder Pahlavi dynasty
House / Dynasty Pahlavi dynasty
Notable Family Members son Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

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