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[[Image:Gran Visir, Kara Mustafá.jpg|thumb|Grand Vizier Kara Mustafá]]
 
[[Image:Gran Visir, Kara Mustafá.jpg|thumb|Grand Vizier Kara Mustafá]]
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'''Vizier''' (Arab: wazīr, Turkish: vezir, Spanish: visir), originally an old Iranian term, it indicates a high-ranking political minister or adviser. From [[Persia]] the position spread to the [[Arab]]s, [[Mongols]] and Turks. A Grand Vizier ranks like a Prime Minister, often ''de facto'' ruling the government.   
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'''Vizier''' (Arab: wazīr, Turkish: vezir, Spanish: visir), originally an old Iranian term, it indicates a high-ranking political minister or adviser. From [[Persia]] the [[Officer|position]] spread to the [[Arab]]s, [[Mongols]] and Turks. A Grand Vizier ranks like a [[Prime Minister]], often ''de facto'' ruling the government.   
    
In [[Egypt]] the vizier was in charge of the entire operation of the government and the position was often hereditary; at various times he was also the [[High Priest]].  
 
In [[Egypt]] the vizier was in charge of the entire operation of the government and the position was often hereditary; at various times he was also the [[High Priest]].  
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