Listed In: Political Leaders
Birthdate: May 17, 1902
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Khomein, Iran
Died: June 3, 1989
Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini was a prominent Iranian Islamic revolutionary, politician, and religious leader. He was instrumental in leading the Iranian Revolution, which resulted in the downfall of the monarchy and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khomeini held a distinguished position as an ayatollah and marja’ in Twelver Shi’ism. He wrote extensively on religious and political subjects, including his concept of Guardianship of the Jurist. Serving as the first supreme leader of Iran, Khomeini wielded considerable political and religious influence until his passing.
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