Qasem Soleimani
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Summary
Qasem Soleimani was born on March 11, 1957[1], in Qanat-e Malek[2]. He died on January 3, 2020[3], in Baghdad Airport Road[4]. He worked as an army officer[5] and major general[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,329 views/month, #5,899 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kerman[8]
- Place of death: Baghdad[9]
- Place of burial: Kerman Martyrs Cemetery[10]
- Child: Zeinab Soleimani[11], Narjes Soleimani[12]
- Country of citizenship: Pahlavi Iran[13], Iran[14]
- Native language: Luri[15]
- Ethnic group: Lurs[16]
- Position held: Commander of Quds Force[17]
- Award received: Order of Zolfaghar[18], Hero of the Republic[19], Order of Fath, 1st class[20], Order of Fath, 2nd class[21]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[22], Shia Islam[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps[25]
- Commons category: Qasem Soleimani[26]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[27]
- Cause of death: drone warfare[28]
- Honorific prefix: Sardar[29]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 41st Tharallah Division[30], Quds Force[31]
- Participated in conflict: 1979 Kurdish rebellion in Iran[32], Iran–Iraq War[33], KDPI insurgency[34], South Lebanon conflict[35], War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[36], 2006 Lebanon War[37], Iraq War[38], Iran–Israel proxy conflict[39], Syrian Civil War[40], Iraqi insurgency[41], Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017[42], Persian Gulf crisis (2019–2020)[43]
- Family name: Soleimani[44]
- Given name: Qasim[45]
- Significant event: assassination of Qasem Soleimani[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Qasem Soleimani[47]
- Allegiance: Iran[48]
- Described at URL: https://baike.sogou.com/v75627458.htm[49]
- Relative: Ridha Safieddine[50], Hashem Safieddine[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Qasem Soleimani include Haj Qasem[52], a missile model[53]; Shahid Soleimani[54], a guided missile corvette[55]; and Ahvaz General Ghasem Soleimani International Airport[56], an international airport[57], in Iran[58].
Why It Matters
Qasem Soleimani has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Haj Qasem[52], a missile model[53]; Shahid Soleimani[54], a guided missile corvette[55]; and Ahvaz General Ghasem Soleimani International Airport[56], an international airport[57], in Iran[58].
FAQs
Where was Qasem Soleimani born?
Qasem Soleimani was born in Qanat-e Malek[2].
Where did Qasem Soleimani die?
Qasem Soleimani passed away in Baghdad Airport Road[4].
What did Qasem Soleimani do for work?
Qasem Soleimani worked as an army officer[5] and major general[6].
What awards did Qasem Soleimani receive?
Honors received include Order of Zolfaghar[18], Hero of the Republic[19], Order of Fath, 1st class[20], and Order of Fath, 2nd class[21].