Masoud Pezeshkian Age, Wiki and Bio

Masoud Pezeshkian

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/09/1954
Age69 years
BirthplaceMahabad, Imperial State of Iran

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Politician
  • Heart surgeon
Political PartyIndependent
Other Political AffiliationReformists
Political Journey
  • 22 August 2001 - 24 August 2005: Served as the Minister of Health and Medical Education
  • 27 May 2008 - 28 July 2024: Served as a Member of the Consultative Assembly from Tabriz, Osku, and Azarshahr (East Azerbaijan) constituency
  • 28 July 2024: Elected as the 9th President of Iran
Military Service
AllegianceIran
Branch/serviceIRGC
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War (September 1980 - August 1988)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences
Degrees
  • M.B.B.S. from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  • Subspecialty in Cardiac Surgery from Iran University of Medical Sciences (1993)

Personal Life

ReligionShia Muslim
EthnicityAzerbaijani
Zodiac SignLibra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower
WifeFatemeh Majidi (gynecologist; died in 1993)
Children
Sons
  • Mahdi Pezeshkian
  • Youssef Pezeshkian
DaughterZahra Pezeshkian (political advisor)

Family

SpouseFatemeh Majidi
Children3 sons and 1 daughter

Career

OverviewMasoud Pezeshkian has had an extensive and impactful political career after being deeply rooted in medicine and surgery.
Highlights
  • Presidency of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 1994, significant contribution to health education.
  • Transitioned from health administration into politics, serving in multiple influential governmental roles.
  • Elected in 2024 as the President of Iran, particularly noted for his assertive stance on health and political reforms.

Favourites

Football ClubTractor S.C.

Style Quotient

Notable AttireOften seen in an IRGC uniform during significant political events.

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/drpezeshkian

Some Lesser Known Facts

Masoud Pezeshkian has an intriguing background, born to an Azeri father and a Kurdish mother.
His early military service sparked an interest in the medical field, leading him to pursue a career as a doctor.
During the Iran-Iraq War, he played a dual role as a doctor and a fighter, showcasing his dedication to his country.
He is a multilingual individual, fluent in Persian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Arabic, and English.
Despite the tragedies in his life, including the loss of his wife and youngest son, he dedicated himself to parenting his children alone without remarrying.