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Asadollah Asgaroladi
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| Born | March 6, 1934 |
| Died | September 13, 2019 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Political party | Islamic Coalition Party |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Habibollah Asgaroladi (brother) |
Asadollah Asgaroladi (Persian: اسدالله عسگراولادی; born March 3, 1934 – died September 13, 2019) was a very successful Iranian businessman. He was known for his work in exporting goods and dealing with real estate.
Life and Business
Asadollah Asgaroladi was born into a family of merchants in Tehran, Iran. His family had a long history in business. He became one of the wealthiest people in Iran.
His business career began in the 1970s. He became a top exporter of dried fruits, nuts, and spices from Iran. He was the president of Hasas Co., a company that has been a leading exporter of nuts and pistachios since 1953.
Asgaroladi was also a philanthropist. This means he used his wealth to help others. He supported many good causes. He helped build hospitals, health centers, schools, and mosques.
Family and Public Role
Asadollah Asgaroladi was a well-known person in Iran's business world. His brother, Habibollah Asgaroladi, was also a public figure. Habibollah served as the Minister of Commerce for many years.
Asadollah himself led several international business groups. These included the Iran-China, Iran-Australia, Iran-Russia, and Iran-Canada Chambers of Commerce. These groups help businesses from different countries work together.
He also played an active role in politics. He was an important advisor to the government on economic matters. In 2017, he even ran to become the Mayor of Tehran. Asgaroladi strongly supported equal rights for women. His own daughters became successful entrepreneurs and doctors.
Other Business Interests
Asgaroladi had many different business interests. He was reported to be interested in buying Iran Air, which is Iran's main airline. He also wanted to acquire the Tehran International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This is a large place for conferences and exhibitions.
He also owned a major part of three Chinese retail banks. He often suggested creating a special bank just for Iran and China to make trade easier.
Asadollah Asgaroladi passed away on September 13, 2019, due to a brain injury. His three daughters and two sons have promised to continue his charitable work. They also plan to keep supporting the causes his foundation helped.
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