He became the Aga Khan IV on July 11, 1957 ... Ismailis lived for many generations in Iran, Syria and South Asia before also settling in east Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, as well ...

13 July 1890Geneva, Switzerland Aga Khan IV / Place of birth The Aga Khan was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 13, 1890. September 13th, 936. Although an American citizen, he lives most of his ...

The burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite ... Ismailis lived for many generations in Iran, ...

Born in 1936, Aga Khan IV succeeded his grandfather as Imam in 1957 at age 20. His primary concern was improving the quality of life for the Ismaili community and those around them.

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The Aga Khan IV became head of the movement in 1957 and invested part of the immense family fortune in developing countries, combining philanthropy with business acumen to build hospitals ...

On 4th February 2025, His Highness Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan IV passed away at his residence in Lisbon, Portugal. He had served as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismaili ...

Escape the cold during Welcome Weekend, presented by RBC, which will offer free admission to the Aga Khan Museum on February 11 and 12, 2017. Visitors will have access to Syria: A Living History ...

The death of Prince Karim -- the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims -- was announced Tuesday by the Aga Khan Development ... generations in Iran, Syria and South Asia before ...