Mahmoud Farshidi
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Mahmoud Farshidi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Education of Iran | |
| In office 9 November 2005 – 1 December 2007 | |
| President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
| Preceded by | Morteza Haji |
| Succeeded by | Alireza Ali-Ahmadi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 May 1951 Iran |
| Died | 12 March 2025 (aged 73) Iran |
| Citizenship | Iran |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mahmoud Farshidi (Persian: محمود فرشیدی; 29 May 1951[1] – 12 March 2025) was an Iranian politician and the Minister of Education of Iran from 2005 to 2007.
Mahmoud Farshidi was an Iranian politician who served as the Minister of Education under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from who was nominated for the post on 2 November 2005.
There was some controversy over the appointment due to his lack of experience.[2] He was approved by the Iranian legislature on 9 November by 136 votes to 91.[3]
His tenure was marked by controversies, including allegations of inappropriate exam questions and the suppression of teachers' protests.
Farshidi was dismissed in December 2007 and replaced by Alireza Ali-Ahmadi, who had close ties to President Ahmadinejad.[4]
He was a writer for the conservative Resalat newspaper.
Farshidi died in Iran on 12 March 2025, at the age of 73.[5]
