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Abbas Duzduzani
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Chairman of City Council of Tehran
In office
28 September 1999 – 21 December 1999
Deputy Saeed Hajjarian
Preceded by Abdollah Noori
Succeeded by Rahmatollah Khosravi
Member of City Council of Tehran
In office
29 April 1999 – 15 January 2003
(Abstention since December 1999)
Majority 200,521 (14.28%)
Member of the Iranian Parliament
In office
26 July 1984 – 28 May 1992
Constituency Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr
In office
29 October 1981 – 25 July 1984
Constituency Tabriz, Osku and Azarshahr
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance
In office
10 September 1980 – 17 August 1981
President Abolhassan Banisadr
Prime Minister Mohammad-Ali Rajai
Preceded by Nasser Minachi
Succeeded by Abdul Majid Maadikhah
Personal details
Born
Abbas Douzdouzani

(1942-06-05)June 5, 1942
Tabriz, Iran
Died July 29, 2018(2018-07-29) (aged 76)
Tehran, Iran
Political party Islamic Iran Participation Front
Other political
affiliations
Islamic Association of Teachers (Founding member)
Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization (1980s)
Islamic Nations Party (1960s)
Occupation Politician
Military service
Allegiance Iran
Branch/service Revolutionary Guards
Years of service 1979–1980

Abbas Duzduzani (Persian: عباس دوزدوزانی) was an Iranian politician. He was born on June 5, 1942, in Tabriz, Iran. He passed away on July 29, 2018, in Tehran, Iran. Duzduzani was known for his work in government. He served in the cabinet of Mohammad-Ali Rajai. He also helped start the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He was its first commander.

A Life in Public Service

Abbas Duzduzani dedicated many years to serving his country. He was involved in politics from a young age. He played a role in important events in Iran's history. His career included various leadership positions.

Starting the Revolutionary Guards

In 1979, Abbas Duzduzani became a founder of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This group was formed to protect Iran. He served as its first commander. His service in this role lasted from 1979 to 1980.

Serving as a Minister

Duzduzani also held a high position in the government. From September 10, 1980, to August 17, 1981, he was the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. This role involved overseeing cultural and media affairs. He worked under President Abolhassan Banisadr and Prime Minister Mohammad-Ali Rajai.

In the Iranian Parliament

Abbas Duzduzani was elected to the Iranian Parliament. He served multiple terms there.

  • From October 29, 1981, to July 25, 1984, he represented Tabriz, Osku and Azarshahr.
  • From July 26, 1984, to May 28, 1992, he represented Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr.

As a Member of Parliament, he helped make laws for the country.

Leading the Tehran City Council

Later in his career, Duzduzani became involved in local government. He was a member of the City Council of Tehran.

  • He served as a member from April 29, 1999, to January 15, 2003.
  • During this time, he also became the Chairman of the City Council of Tehran. He held this important leadership role from September 28, 1999, to December 21, 1999.

Political Affiliations

Throughout his life, Abbas Duzduzani was part of several political groups.

  • In the 1960s, he was a member of the Islamic Nations Party.
  • In the 1980s, he joined the Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization.
  • He was also a founding member of the Islamic Association of Teachers.
  • Later, he was associated with the Islamic Iran Participation Front. These groups show his long history in Iranian politics.
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