Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Member of the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty
Married to Princess Fawzia of Egypt · Parent of 1
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Shah of Iran (1941–1979). First husband of Princess Fawzia of Egypt. They divorced in 1948.
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to Princess Fawzia of Egypt and parent of Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
26 October 1919
Born
The beginning of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's recorded life.
Family
Married Princess Fawzia of Egypt
A partnership that connects two branches of the Pahlavi family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi.
27 July 1980
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's children?
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi had 1 child: Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi.
Who did Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi marry?
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was married to Princess Fawzia of Egypt.
What family tree does Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi belong to?
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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