Ayatollah Khomeini

Learn the details of who he was Ayatollah Khomeini (1902-1989) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?

Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini better known as Ayatollah Khomeini was born on May 17, 1902 in Khomein, Iran.

His unfortunate death was the June 3, 1989 (36 years ago) in Tehran, Iran by Cardiac complications at 87 years of age.

Iranian religious and political leader, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Birth

  • Full name: Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini
  • Sobriquet: Ayatollah Khomeini
  • Date:
  • Place: Khomein, Iran
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Gender: Male

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Tehran, Iran
  • Age: 87 years old
  • Time since death: 36 years old
  • Cause: Cardiac complications