Vossug ed Dowleh
Hassan Vossug ed Dowleh (Persian: حسن وثوقالدوله; 1868–1950) was Prime Minister of Qajar era Iran. He served as Prime Minister of Iran on 3 separate occasions. He was one of the leaders of the Constitutional Movement of Iran.
He was the older brother of Ahmad Qavam.
Life
Hassan Vosough was born to one of Iran's most famous families. His father was named Mirza Ebrahim Motamed os-Saltaneh, and his grandfather was named Mohammad Qavam od-Dowleh. His ancestors had already served at high ranks under the Shah of Iran. Four members of his family were prime ministers: Ahmad Qavam, Mostowfi ol-Mamalek, Ahmad Matin-Daftari, and Mohammad Mosaddegh.
His mother died when he was at an early age, making his uncle take care of. His father worked as a financial manager in several provinces of Iran. Hassan received a good education through home teachers and spoke fluent French and English. As an adolescent, he accompanied his father on his travels, and took over the financial administration of Iranian Azerbaijan at a young age.
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