Aly Khan
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| Born | 13 June 1911 Turin, Italy |
| Died | 12 May 1960 (aged 48) Suresnes, France |
| Resting place | Salamiyah, Syria |
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| Religion | Shia Islam |
| Denomination | Isma'ilism |
| School | Nizari Ismaili |
| Lineage | Fatimid |
Aly Salomone Khan (13 June 1911 – 12 May 1960) was an Italy-born Ismaili Sayyid who served as Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations. He was the son of Sultan Muhammad Shah (Aga Khan III), and the father of Karim al-Husseini (Aga Khan IV).
A socialite, racehorse owner and jockey, he was the third husband of actress Rita Hayworth. After being passed over for succession as the Aga Khan, he served as the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations from 1958 to 1960, where he became a vice president of the General Assembly.