Ahmad Razavi
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Seyyed Ahmad Razavi (Persian: سید احمد رضوی; 1906–1971) was an Iranian engineer and politician.
Ahmad Razavi | |
|---|---|
Razavi in 1953 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 27 April 1952 – 16 August 1953 | |
| Constituency | Kerman |
| In office 12 June 1947 – 28 July 1949 | |
| Constituency | Kerman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1971 (aged 64–65) |
| Party | |
Other political affiliations | Democrat Party (1946–48) |
Early life and education
Career
Razavi attended the founding meeting of Tudeh Party of Iran in 1941[3] and initially supported the party.[1] He was a co-founder of the Engineers’ Association, and its offshoot Iran Party.[4] In 1946, he joined Democrat Party of Ahmad Qavam, and sided with its radical faction.[1] The next year entered the 15th term of parliament representing his hometown Kerman, and became a well-known deputy after he boldly denounced the armed forces for "inefficiency, corruption, and political meddling".[4]
In 1949, he was among founding members of the National Front.[1] A staunch supporter of Mohammad Mosaddegh, he was elected to the 17th term of parliament as a senior Iran Party member, again from his hometown.[5] During his tenure, he served as the deputy speaker,[6] as well as the head of National Front's parliamentary group.[7]
Exile and death
After the 1953 coup d'état he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, however he was released and permitted to go to exile. He died in 1971.[2]
