Mahmoud Taleghani

Iranian Shia cleric and political activist
Person human Q1255284
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Mahmoud Taleghani

Summary

Mahmoud Taleghani is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tehran[2]. He was born on March 7, 1911[3]. He passed away in Tehran[4]. He died on September 9, 1979[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], politician[7], and akhoond[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mahmoud Taleghani was born in Tehran[2].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani died in Tehran[4].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani was born on March 7, 1911[3].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani died on September 9, 1979[5].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani is buried at Behesht-e Zahra[10].
  • A child of Mahmoud Taleghani was Azam Taleghani[11].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani held citizenship in Iran[12].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani worked as a theologian[6].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani worked as a politician[7].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's professions included akhoond[8].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani held the position of grand ayatollah[13].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's religion is recorded as Shia Islam[14].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani is recorded as male[15].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani was affiliated with the Freedom Movement of Iran[17].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's Commons category is recorded as Mahmoud Taleghani[18].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's family name is recorded as Taleghani[19].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's given name is recorded as Mahmoud[20].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's Commons Creator page is recorded as Mahmoud Taleghani[21].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fa', 'text': 'سید محمود علایی طالقانی'}[22].
  • Mahmoud Taleghani's place of detention is recorded as Evin Prison[23].

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Origins and Family

Mahmoud Taleghani's place of birth was Tehran[2]. He was born on March 7, 1911[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], politician[7], and akhoond[8]. Mahmoud Taleghani held the position of grand ayatollah[13].

Personal Life

A child of Mahmoud Taleghani was Azam Taleghani[11]. His religion is recorded as Shia Islam[14]. He was affiliated with the Freedom Movement of Iran[17].

Death and Burial

Mahmoud Taleghani died on September 9, 1979[5]. He passed away in Tehran[4]. Burial took place at Behesht-e Zahra[10].

Why It Matters

Mahmoud Taleghani ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Mahmoud Taleghani born?

Mahmoud Taleghani's place of birth was Tehran[2].

Where did Mahmoud Taleghani die?

Mahmoud Taleghani passed away in Tehran[4].

What did Mahmoud Taleghani do for work?

Mahmoud Taleghani worked as theologian[6], politician[7], and akhoond[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Azam Taleghani, Defiant Would-Be President of Iran, Dies at 76. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Marecord · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Mahmoud
    Child Azam Taleghani
    Date of birth +1911-03-07T00:00:00Z
    Position held grand ayatollah
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P569]]: 1911"
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