Gholam Ali Oveissi: Iranian Army general
Arteshbod Gholam-Ali Oveissi (Persian: غلامعلی اویسی; 16 April 1918 – 7 February 1984) was an Iranian general and the Chief Commander of the Imperial Iranian Armed Forces under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
He was the last general to head the Imperial Army of Iran. He is regarded as one of the most powerful military generals in Iran's modern history.
Gholam Ali Oveissi | |
|---|---|
 General Gholam-Ali Oveissi, pre-1979 | |
| Minister of Labour and Social Affairs | |
| In office 6 November 1978 – 22 November 1978 | |
| Monarch | Mohammad Reza Pahlavi |
| Prime Minister | Gholam Reza Azhari |
| Preceded by | Kazem Wadi'i |
| Succeeded by | Bagher Katouzian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1918 Fordo, Qom Province, Iran |
| Died | 7 February 1984 (aged 65) Paris, France |
| Awards | see Medals |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Hero of Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch/service | Imperial Iranian Army |
| Years of service | 1934–1979 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Commander of the Iranian Imperial Army |
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