Abolhassan Banisadr 1933 – 2021

Biography

Abolhassan Banisadr was born on March 22, 1933, in Hamadan, Iran. He went on to become a prominent figure in Iranian political and economic life, serving as his nation’s first President following the Islamic Revolution. His career reflected his engagement with both political leadership and economic thought during a transformative period in Iran’s modern history.

Banisadr’s tenure as President marked a significant chapter in the early years of the Islamic Republic. His background as both a politician and economist positioned him at the intersection of governance and policy-making during a time of considerable national change and international complexity.

In his later years, Banisadr lived in exile in France, settling in Paris. He passed away on October 9, 2021, in the 13th arrondissement of the capital. He was laid to rest at Cimetière des Gonards in Versailles, France, concluding a life shaped by political conviction and intellectual pursuit across continents and decades.