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Career:
1929: Left for France
1937: Recieved Doctorate in Literature, University of Paris
1946-date: Professor of Modern Philosophy and Sociology University of Tehran.

Decembetr 12, 1951: Minister of PTT, ?'s Cabinet.

Remarks:

The appointment of Dr. Sardeqi to a Cabinet post came as a complete surprise to most commentators, since he has never courted public office and has repeatedly expressed his disinterest in practical politics. Furthermore, as a Professor of Philosophy and Sociology, it is unlikely that he can offer much to the Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs. Aside from his active participation in ?, Dr. Sodeqi has been an inconspicuous figure, unknown outside the University. It is believed that the appointment is probably temporary, designed chiefly to help fill the gaps in Dr. Mosadeq's ? Cabinet until the elections are completed. No source has been able to offer any information on Dr. Sadeqi's previous relationships with Dr. Wo? or other members of the National Front.