Iskander Mirza
Major-General Iskander Mirza, CIE, OBE, or Iskander Mirza (Urdu: اسکندر مرزا, November 13, 1899 – November 12, 1969) was the last Governor-General of the Dominion of Pakistan (October 6, 1955 to March 23, 1956) and the first President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (March 23, 1956 to October 27, 1958).
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| 1st President of Pakistan | |
| In office March 23, 1956 – October 27, 1958 | |
| Succeeded by | Ayub Khan |
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| Born | November 13, 1899 Murshidabad, British India |
| Died | November 12, 1969 (aged 69) London, UK |
| Political party | Republican PartghYDTfvxhj\ y |
| Spouse(s) | Rifa'at Begum Naheed Begum |
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Flag of Governor General of Pakistan
Iskander Mirza Media
- Iskander Mirza, in British Indian Army.JPG
Iskander Mirza as 2nd-Lt in the British Indian Army, ca.1920.
- Iskander Mirza being sworn in as the President of Pakistan (August 7, 1955).ogv
Iskander Mirza being sworn in as the first President of Pakistan.
- Shah Pahlavi of Iran making a state visit to Pakistan (1956).ogv
Shah of Iran's first state visit to Pakistan
- Iskandar Mirza funeral 2.jpg
Mirza's state funeral in the Sepahsalar Mosque, Tehran
- Order of the Indian Empire Ribbon.svg
Order of the Indian Empire Ribbon
- Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.png
Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon
- India Service Medal BAR.svg
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King George V Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon
King George VI Coronation Medal ribbon.
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