Abbas Farzanegan
Iranian military officer, politician and diplomat
About Abbas Farzanegan
Lived 1914 – 2004 (aged 89–90). Abbas Farzanegan was an Iranian politician, diplomat and military personnel.
Abbas Farzanegan (1914–2004) served as Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia and four other countries during Mohammad-Rezā Shāh Pahlavi's reign. He served in a variety of roles, including governor of the state of Esfahan, communications minister, and general. He was part of the plot to overthrow Mohammed Mosaddeq and install Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to power. He lived in the United States since 1975.
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Who was Abbas Farzanegan?
Iranian military officer, politician and diplomat (1914–2004)
When was Abbas Farzanegan born?
Abbas Farzanegan was born in 1914.
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Abbas Farzanegan died on 17 March 2004 in United States.
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Abbas Farzanegan was a politician, diplomat and military personnel.
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Abbas Farzanegan was Iranian.
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