Mohammed Zahir Shah
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Summary
Mohammed Zahir Shah was born on October 15, 1914[1], in Kabul[2]. He died on July 23, 2007[3], in Kabul[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,286 views/month, #6,119 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kabul[7]
- Father: Mohammed Nadir Shah[8]
- Mother: Mah Parwar Begum[9]
- Spouse: Humaira Begum[10]
- Child: Princess Bilqis Begum of Afghanistan[11], Muhammad Akbar Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[12], Ahmad Shah Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[13], Princess Maryam Begum of Afghanistan[14], Prince Muhammad Nadir Khan of Afghanistan[15], Prince Shah Mahmud Khan of Afghanistan[16], Prince Muhammad Daoud Pashtunyar Khan of Afghanistan[17], Prince Mirwais Khan of Afghanistan[18]
- Country of citizenship: Afghanistan[19]
- Position held: Monarch of Afghanistan[20]
- Educated at: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[21], Military College Jhelum[22], Habibia High School[23], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Royal Victorian Chain[26], Order of the Supreme Sun[27], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28], Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar[29], Order of the Yugoslav Star[30], Order of Pahlavi[31], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[32], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[33], Order of al-Hussein bin Ali[34], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[35], Nishan-e-Pakistan[36], Grand Order of the Hashimites[37], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[38]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Family: Barakzai dynasty[41]
- Noble title: King of Afghanistan[42]
- Commons category: Mohammed Zahir Shah[43]
- Residence: Darul Aman Palace[44], Olgiata[45]
- Given name: Muhammad[46], Mohammad[47]
- Significant event: failed terrorism plot[48]
- Name in native language: محمد ظاهرشاه[49]
- Number of children: 8[50]
Why It Matters
Mohammed Zahir Shah has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 86 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Mohammed Zahir Shah born?
Mohammed Zahir Shah was born in Kabul[2].
Where did Mohammed Zahir Shah die?
Mohammed Zahir Shah died in Kabul[4].
Who were Mohammed Zahir Shah's parents?
Mohammed Zahir Shah's father was Mohammed Nadir Shah[8]. Mohammed Zahir Shah's mother was Mah Parwar Begum[9].
Who was Mohammed Zahir Shah married to?
Mohammed Zahir Shah's spouses include Humaira Begum[10].
What did Mohammed Zahir Shah do for work?
Mohammed Zahir Shah worked as a politician[5].
Where did Mohammed Zahir Shah go to school?
Mohammed Zahir Shah was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[21], Military College Jhelum[22], Habibia High School[23], and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[24].
What awards did Mohammed Zahir Shah receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Royal Victorian Chain[26], Order of the Supreme Sun[27], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28].