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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Khomein, Iran
Nationality
Languages
Arabic, Persian
Spouse
Khadijeh Saqafi (1929-1989)
Children
4 children: Ahmad Khomeini, Farideh Mostafavi, Mostafa Khomeini, Zahra Mostafavi Khomeini
Parents
Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier A -- 703,798 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 87
Year context
Born in 1902 -- End of the Second Boer War; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 15 years (1990-2005)
Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Libra
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini was an Iranian cleric, politician, political theorist and revolutionary who founded the Islamic Republic of Iran and served as its first supreme leader from 1979 until his death in 1989. He was the main leader of the Iranian Revolution, which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and transformed Iran into a theocratic Islamic republic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ruhollah Khomeini?
Ruhollah Khomeini was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Ruhollah Khomeini born?
Ruhollah Khomeini was born in Khomein.
What movies or shows has Ruhollah Khomeini been in?
Ruhollah Khomeini has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Why We Fight (2005), Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990).
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