Sir Abdol Hossein Hamzavi KCMG (20 January 1910 - 3 March 1979) was an Iranian diplomat, author and representative to the United Nations.
[1] After receiving his primary and secondary schooling in his homeland of Iran, Abdol Hossein Hamzavi relocated to Great Britain to study English literature.
During WWII, and after the occupation of his country by the allied troops, Hamzavi focused his energy on promoting Iran as a centerpiece for the final victory against the Axis powers.
[3] While serving as minister to the UN, Hamzavi was famously quoted in the US papers as stating, "Women should be cherished, respected and shielded from unpleasant things -- like voting.
[10] For his service, Hamzavi received numerous Iranian and foreign decorations, including the Order of Homayoun (1st class) and Great Britain's Knight Commander of St. Michael and St George.