About Ruhollah Khatami
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 82). Ruhollah Khatami was an Iranian politician, akhoond and theologian.
Seyyed Ruhollah Khatami (; 28 October 1906 – 27 October 1988) was a senior Iranian cleric in the central Iranian city of Yazd, where he was appointed prayer leader by Ruhollah Khomeini in July 1982.
He is the father of a number of notable Iranian politicians, including former president Mohammad Khatami, Islamic Iran Participation Front founder Mohammad-Reza Khatami, former presidential chief of staff Ali Khatami, and Fatemeh Khatami, who was elected to Ardakan's city council in 1999.
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Who was Ruhollah Khatami?
Iranian Ayatollah (1906-1988)
When was Ruhollah Khatami born?
Ruhollah Khatami was born on 28 October 1906 in Ardakan.
When did Ruhollah Khatami die?
Ruhollah Khatami died on 29 October 1988 in Ardakan.
What was Ruhollah Khatami's occupation?
Ruhollah Khatami was a politician, akhoond and theologian.
What nationality was Ruhollah Khatami?
Ruhollah Khatami was Iranian.
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