Political Strategists born on September 24

Take a focused look at the political strategists born on September 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1900 Ruhollah Khomeini

  Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian politician, revolutionary, and religious leader, best known as the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Supreme Leader from 1979 until his death in 1989. His leadership in the 1979 Iranian Revolution led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy and the establishment of a theocratic government rooted in Islamic principles. [bio]