Aly Khan

Prince Aly Khan (1911–1960) was a Pakistani diplomat, racehorse owner, and son of Aga Khan III. He represented Pakistan at the United Nations and served as its ambassador to the United Nations.

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Aga Khan III: The 48th hereditary imam of the Nizari Ismailis, who led the community from 1885 to 1957. Aly Khan was his son and briefly served as his representative in Ismaili affairs.
United Nations: An international organization founded in 1945 to promote cooperation among states and address global issues. Aly Khan served as Pakistan's representative and ambassador to this organization.
Nizari Ismailism: A branch of Shia Islam whose spiritual leader is the hereditary imam known as the Aga Khan. Aly Khan was born into the family that leads this religious community.
Celebrity culture: The social system in which famous people attract sustained public attention and media coverage. Aly Khan's marriage to Rita Hayworth made his private life a major international spectacle.
Rita Hayworth: An American film actress and dancer who became one of Hollywood's leading stars in the 1940s. Her marriage to Aly Khan in 1949 drew intense international attention.
United Nations General Assembly: The UN's main deliberative body, in which every member state has one vote. His diplomatic work included representing Pakistan in the Assembly.
Aga Khan: The hereditary title of the imam of the Nizari Ismaili community. Aly Khan's title and family standing came from his father's position as Aga Khan.
Monaco: A sovereign city-state on the Mediterranean coast of Western Europe. Aly Khan died in a car crash near Suresnes after leaving a reception in Paris; Monaco became his burial place.
Princess Tajuddawlah Aga Khan: Joan Yarde-Buller, later Princess Tajuddawlah Aga Khan, was Aly Khan's first wife and mother of his sons. Their marriage linked Aly Khan to British high society before his later public life.
Horse racing: A competitive sport in which horses race over a course, usually with jockeys riding them. Aly Khan became prominent as an owner and breeder of racehorses.