Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Hassan Rouhani

Role / Field:

Iranian politician who served as President of Iran from 2013 to 2021.

Born:

1948-11-12

Century / Era:

1948s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Hassan Rouhani (born Hassan Fereydoun, 12 November 1948) is an Iranian politician who served as the president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. He is also a sharia lawyer ("Wakil"), academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. He served as a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts from 1999 to 2024. He was a member of the Expediency Council from 1991 to 2013, and was a member of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2021.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Rouhani was deputy speaker of the fourth and fifth terms of the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2005. In the latter capacity, he was the country's top negotiator with the EU three, the UK, France, and Germany, on nuclear technology in Iran, and has also served as a Shia mujtahid (a senior cleric), and economic trade negotiator. On 7 May 2013, Rouhani registered for the presidential election that was held on 14 June 2013. He campaigned on promises to restore the economy, improve rocky relations with Western nations, and prepare a "civil rights charter" if elected. He also expressed official support for upholding the rights of ethnic and religious minorities.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was elected as President of Iran on 15...

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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