Ashraf Pahlavi 1919 – 2016

Biography

Ashraf Pahlavi was born on October 26, 1919, in Tehran, Iran, into a prominent royal family. Throughout her life, she maintained close ties to Iran’s political and cultural spheres, holding significant positions of influence within the royal court. Her presence and activities reflected her dedication to matters of state and society during a transformative period in Iranian history.

Ashraf’s later years were spent in Monte Carlo, where she lived until her passing on January 7, 2016. She faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease in her final chapter, a condition that affected her health in her later years. Her memory rests in Monaco, where she was laid to rest following her death at the age of ninety-six.

Her life spanned nearly a century of significant change, and she remained a notable figure in royal circles throughout her years. Ashraf Pahlavi left behind a legacy connected to Iran’s twentieth-century history, remembered by those who knew her as a woman of influence and presence.