Muhammad Ali Jinnah

(1876-1948)

Founder and 1st Governor-General of Pakistan

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah (born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan's first Governor-General until his death. He is revered in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-i-Qaum, ("Father of the Nation"). His birthday is a national holiday in Pakistan.

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Born	25 December 1876 Wazir Mansion, Karachi
Died	11 September 1948 (aged 71) Karachi, Federal Capital Territory, Dominion of Pakistan (present-day Sindh, Pakistan)
Zodiac	Capricorn
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