Aga Khan IV

Politician

Birthday December 13, 1936

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Geneva, Switzerland

DEATH DATE Feb 4, 2025 (88)

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About

Best known as the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailism, a denomination of Ismailism within Shia Islam. He became one of the world's richest royals and had an estimated net worth of $800 million after holding the position at the age of 20 until his death at 88.

Before Fame

He participated in the 1964 Olympic Games as a competitive downhill skier.

Trivia

He has been the leader of a denomination of Shia Islam, which consists of approximately 5 to 15 million adherents, since 1957. He made a lot of money through horse racing. 

Family Life

He was married to his second wife Inaara Aga Khan from 1998 until 2011. He had three sons and a daughter. 

Associated With

He was preceded as Imam of Nizari Ismailism by his grandfather Aga Khan III.