Mohammad Taqi Pessian
Mohammad-Taqi Khan Pessian (Persian: محمدتقیخان پسیان; 1892 – 3 October 1921), more commonly known as Colonel Pessian, was an Iranian gendarme, fighter pilot and warlord who formed and led the short-lived Autonomous Government of Khorasan in 1921. He was killed in a battle with forces sent by Ahmad Qavam, the prime minister at the time.
Mohammad-Taqi Pessian | |
|---|---|
| Service/ | |
| Years of service | 1907–1921 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
| President of Autonomous Government of Khorasan | |
| In office 2 April 1921 – 3 October 1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1892 Tabriz, Sublime State of Persia |
| Died | 3 October 1921 (aged 28–29) Quchan, Persia |
| Resting place | Tomb of Nader Shah |
| Political party | Democrat Party |
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