About Ali Hojjat Kashani
Lived 1921 – 1979 (aged 57–58). Ali Hojjat Kashani was an Iranian military personnel.
Ali Hojjat Kashani (; 1919 – 11 April 1979) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Army of Iran and the deputy prime minister. He was head of the Physical Education Organization. He was executed in Qasr Prison after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. During his tenure Iranian sportspeople won 64 medals at the Asian Games in Tehran, including 30 gold medal. He also played an important role in the re-admission of Chinese sports to international forums.
He was known as the "Timsar Hojjat" among the people of the sports community.
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Who was Ali Hojjat Kashani?
Iranian military leader
When was Ali Hojjat Kashani born?
Ali Hojjat Kashani was born in 1921 in Nishapur.
When did Ali Hojjat Kashani die?
Ali Hojjat Kashani died on 11 April 1979 in Tehran.
What was Ali Hojjat Kashani's occupation?
Ali Hojjat Kashani was a military personnel.
What nationality was Ali Hojjat Kashani?
Ali Hojjat Kashani was Iranian.
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