Shapour Bakhtiar 1914 – 1991

Biography

Shapour Bakhtiar was born on June 26, 1914, in Isfahan, Iran, where he would begin a life devoted to public service and political engagement. Over the course of several decades, he became a notable figure in Iranian politics, dedicating himself to matters of governance and national affairs during a transformative period in his country’s history.

Bakhtiar’s career reflected his commitment to political life, though his work remained deeply intertwined with the complex historical currents of twentieth-century Iran. His contributions to political discourse and administration marked him as a figure of consequence during his era.

In his final years, Bakhtiar lived in Suresnes, France, away from his homeland. He died there on August 6, 1991, at the age of seventy-seven, killed by a stab wound. His remains were laid to rest at Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, a final resting place far from Isfahan but reflective of the international dimensions of his life. Bakhtiar’s legacy endures as part of Iran’s complex political history.