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“My grandfather was a most gifted person, and amongst his many qualities, one of them had always particularly impressed me. While the past was a book he had read and re-read may times, the future was just one more literary work of art into which he used to pour himself with deep thought and concentration. Innumerable people since his death have told me how he used to read in the future, and this certainly was one of his very great strengths.”

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Aga Khan IV
Aga Khan IV

Aga Khan IV, full name Sultan Muhammad Shah Karim Al-Hussein, is the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Born on December 13, 1936, he is a member of the Aga Khan family, which has a wide influence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, particularly in the fields of education, culture, art, and religion. Aga Khan IV is known for his charitable work and sponsorship of educational, cultural, and artistic institutions. more

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