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Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary (Persian: ثریا اسفندیاری بختیاری, romanized: Sorayâ Esfandiâri-Baxtyâri; 22 June 1932 – 25 October 2001) was the second wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Queen of Iran from 1951 to 1958. Their marriage suffered many pressures, particularly when it became clear that she was infertile. In March 1958, their divorce was announced. After a brief career as an actress, and a liaison with Italian film director Franco Indovina, Soraya lived with her brother in Paris until her death.

Quick facts about Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari

  • Full name: Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari
  • Born: 1932-06-22
  • Nationality: Iran
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q225993

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari?

Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary (Persian: ثریا اسفندیاری بختیاری, romanized: Sorayâ Esfandiâri-Baxtyâri; 22 June 1932 – 25 October 2001) was the second wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Queen of Iran from 1951 to 1958.

What nationality is Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari?

Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari is Iran.

When was Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari born?

Soraya Esfandiari-Bakhtiari was born on 1932-06-22.

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