Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini (1902 – 1989) was among the most influential characters of the 20th century. He led the Islamic Revolution and overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Here in the video, you can see his mini-biography.
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