Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny was the founding leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a key figure in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy. He served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, establishing a theocratic regime that combined Islamic law with political governance. Khomeiny's leadership was characterized by his staunch opposition to Western influence in Iran and his promotion of Islamic values, which shaped Iran's foreign and domestic policies for decades. His legacy continues to influence Iranian politics and the broader Islamic world.
Born on Jun 24, 1902 (123 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 3 | 6.00 | 1.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 92,728 | $700,000 | 7,500$ |
| Totals | 3 | 8,654,622 | 92,728 | $700,000 | 7,500$ |
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny was the leader of the Iranian Revolution and established a theocratic regime after the Shah's fall.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny returned to Tehran on February 1, 1979, after more than fourteen years in exile and established an Islamic Republic.
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Switzerland:
Under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny, a state emerged that consciously understood itself as a counter-model to the monarchy and Western influence.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its first Supreme Leader.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Khomeiny led a religious dictatorship in Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny was the revolutionary leader who signed a ceasefire with Iraq in 1988.
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