18 Facts About Ali Amini

Ali Amini was an Iranian politician who was the Prime Minister of Iran from 1961 to 1962.

Ali Amini held several cabinet portfolios during the 1950s, and served as a member of parliament between 1947 and 1949.

Ali Amini was a grandson of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar through his mother, Fakhr-ol-Dowleh.

Ali Amini's father was a significant statesman during the Qajar era, Mohsen Amin-ol-dowleh.

Ali Amini completed his studies first in Dar ol-fonoon and then in France where he graduated with a degree in law from Grenoble University, followed by his PhD in economics from Paris.

Ali Amini was a founding member of the Democrat Party of Iran, and entered the 15th term of parliament with the party's ticket.

Ali Amini served as a minister in the cabinet of Mohammad Mosaddegh, but broke away from Mosaddegh in July 1952.

Ali Amini was later regarded as a "traitor" by the National Front, because of his collaboration with the post-1953 Iranian coup d'etat government.

Ali Amini became minister of economic affairs in the cabinet of Fazlollah Zahedi and remained in office until 1955.

Ali Amini was then appointed as the justice minister under Hossein Ala' in 1955.

Ali Amini was named the ambassador to the US in 1956 which he held until 1958.

Ali Amini's tendencies were pro-American to the extent that they made the Shah uncomfortable.

Ali Amini served as an advisor to the Shah during the final days of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Ali Amini married Batoul Voosough in 1932 and they had a son, Iraj.

Ali Amini was the daughter of Hasan Vosugh od-Dowleh whose brother was Ahmad Qavam.

Ali Amini was awarded Grand Croix of the Legion of Honor in 1962.

In 1979 and following the Iranian Revolution, Ali Amini moved to Paris, France.

Ali Amini died in Paris on 12 December 1992, aged 87.