 He was recognized by the French government as counsellor of the Iranian embassy in Paris from 25 March 1946 to 27 September 1951.Samad Khan Momtaz os-saltaneh, was the second Persian IOC (International Olympic Committee) Member.His date of appointment was November 1923, and he remained a member until 22 April 1927, after the coronation of Reza Shah Pahlavi.