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Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: Quick Facts

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Born October 26, 1919 ā€¢ Tehran ā€¢ Iran
Died July 27, 1980 (aged 60) ā€¢ Cairo ā€¢ Egypt
House / Dynasty Pahlavi dynasty
Notable Family Members father Reza Shah Pahlavi ā€¢ son Reza Pahlavi
Role In 1953 coup in Iran ā€¢ Iranian Revolution

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