Thursday, September 21, 2017

Abul Qasim Khan Qaragozlu (George Percy Churchill)

Abul Qasim Khan Qaragozlu



The grandson of the late Nassir-el-Mulk, Mahmud Khan, and son of Abdullah Khan, of the Karaguzlu tribe of Hamadan. Went to Europe in 1878. Was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and after taking his degree, returned to Persia when his grandfather was minister for Foreign Affairs. He then accompanied the latter to Khorassan during his term of office as governor-general of that province, and received the title of Mushir-i-Huzur. On his grandfather’s death he obtained his present title, and was one of Nassir-ed-Din Shah’s suite on that monarch’s last visit to Europe. Returned to Persia with the order of K.C.M.G. In November 1896, was appointed chief of arsenals. In the spring of 1897 was sent on a special mission to several European courts to announce the accession of Muzaffar-ed-Din Dhah. Received the G.C.M.G. in the same year.
Is highly educated, and is probably one of the most capable men in Persia. His relations with H.M.’s Legation in Teheran have always been of the most cordial nature. Is a member of the Council.
Age about 40; rank, Amir-i-Tuman; speaks English, French, and German.



British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, ‘Biographical Notes’, IOR/R/15/1/746, p. 431.

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