Aga Khan IV was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on 13 December 1936, as Prince Karim, the eldest son of Prince Aly Khan (1911–1960) and his first wife, Princess Taj-ud-dawlah Aga Khan, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller (1908–1997).

2 days ago · Aga Khan IV (born December 13, 1936, Geneva, Switzerland—died February 4, 2025, Lisbon, Portugal) was the wealthy and worldly spiritual leader of the Nizārī Ismāʿīlī sect from his appointment as the 49th imam in the sect in 1957, following the death of his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, until his death in 2025.

Feb 4, 2025 · The Aga Khan IV, who as the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims fused entrepreneurship and philanthropy in becoming one of the world’s wealthiest hereditary rulers, died on Tuesday at his ...

4 days ago · The Aga Khan IV was born in Switzerland as Prince Karim Al-Hussaini in 1936, the eldest son of renowned playboy Prince Aly Khan and his wife Joan, the daughter of a British baron.

6 days ago · His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather passed over his playboy father as his successor to lead the diaspora of Shia Ismaili Muslims.

Feb 4, 2025 · The Aga Khan IV, who became leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims while still a university student and built a global network of business projects and philanthropy while expanding his hereditary ...

Feb 5, 2025 · Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan IV has died at 88. He “passed away peacefully” in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family, his charity announced in a statement on social media.

Feb 5, 2025 · Life of the Aga Khan IV. Prince Shah Karim Al-Husseini was born on Dec 13, 1936 in Geneva and spent his early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya.

Feb 5, 2025 · Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV and the 49th imam of Ismaili Muslims, has died at 88. In a statement shared to social media, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) confirmed Prince Karim Al ...

6 days ago · For decades, the Aga Khan dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for millions around the world, particularly in the most vulnerable communities, through his unwavering commitment to humanitarian work, education and cultural preservation. The Aga Khan’s leadership extended beyond his role as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.