Masoud Barzani
1st president of Iraqi Kurdistan (2005-17)
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Summary
Masoud Barzani was born on August 16, 1946[1], in Mahabad[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,580 views/month, #7,030 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Mustafa Barzani[5]
- Mother: Hamail Zebari[6]
- Child: Masrour Barzani[7]
- Country of citizenship: Iraq[8]
- Award received: Order of Pius IX[9]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[10], Islam[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of political party: Kurdistan Democratic Party[13]
- Commons category: Masoud Barzani[14]
- Participated in conflict: Syrian Civil War[15], Iraq War[16], Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017[17]
- Family name: Barzani[18]
- Given name: Masoud[19]
- Commons gallery: Massoud Barzani[20]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[21], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[22], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[23], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Kurdish[25], Arabic[26]
- Name in native language: مەسعوود بارزانی[27], Mesûd Barzanî[28]
- Number of children: 8[29]
- Sibling: Idris Barzani[30], Ubaidullah Barzani[31]
- Candidacy in election: 2009 Iraqi Kurdistan presidential election[32]
- Affiliation string: Kurdistan Regional Government[33]
- Social media followers: 569,333[34], 526,020[35], 603,077[36], 641,964[37]
Why It Matters
Masoud Barzani has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Masoud Barzani born?
Masoud Barzani's place of birth was Mahabad[2].
Who were Masoud Barzani's parents?
Masoud Barzani's father was Mustafa Barzani[5]. Masoud Barzani's mother was Hamail Zebari[6].
What did Masoud Barzani do for work?
Masoud Barzani worked as a politician[3].
What awards did Masoud Barzani receive?
Honors received include Order of Pius IX[9].