Ruhollah Khomeini
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Covers
Khomeini's most notable accolade is being named Time's Man of the Year in 1979, a recognition of his transformative impact on global politics. He is also revered as the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a title that carries immense significance in Shia political thought. His funeral, attended by up to 10 million people, stands as one of the largest human gatherings in history, reflecting his profound influence.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Supreme Leader of Iran
Appointed as the highest political and religious authority of the new theocratic state.
Time Man of the Year
Honored for his central role in the Iranian Revolution and its global repercussions.
Rankings & Lists
Time Man of the Year
Magazine Covers
Time
1979-12-31
Man of the Year: The Mystic Who Lit the Fires of Hatred