Uzeyir Hadjibeyov

Born

September 17, 1885 in Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

Died

November 23, 1948

Popularity

0.0978

Biography

Uzeyir bey Abdulhuseyn bey oghlu Hajibeyov was an Azerbaijani composer, musicologist and teacher. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music. Hajibeyov composed the music of the national anthem of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.