Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
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About
The Shah of Iran, who ruled his country from 1941 until he was overthrown by the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
Before Fame
He came to power after the Soviets invaded his country during World War II and overthrew his father, Reza Shah, as the Shah.
Trivia
He was a secular ruler who introduces a series of economic, social, and political reforms, known as the White Revolution, with the goal of transforming Iran into a modern nation and global power.
Family Life
He married three times: to Queen Fawzia, Queen Soraya and Empress Farah.
Associated With
After he was overthrown Ayatollah Khomeini declared an Iran an Islamic republic and abolished the Iranian monarchy.
