Ahmad Matin-Daftari
Ahmad Matin-Daftari, also known as Mo'in al-Dowleh, (1896-1971) was a Minister of Iran.
Born in Tehran to Mirza Mahmud-khan Ain ul-Mamalek he studied in Tehran's German School, and received his PhD in France.
He served as Senator in Iran's Majlis and became Prime Minister in 1939 with the fall of Mahmud Jam's administration.
During his administration:
- The first National census was implemented in Iran.
- Inaugurated Iran's first National Radio transmitter.
He was thrown in prison by Reza Pahlavi in 1940. He died in Tehran at the age of 76.
See also
- Pahlavi Dynasty
- Abdolhossein Teymourtash
References
"Iran in the last 3 Centuries" by Alireza Avsati. Published Tehran, 2003. Vol1 ISBN 964-93406-6-1 Vol2 ISBN 964-93406-5-3
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