Uzeyir Hadjibeyov

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Born 1885-09-17 · Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire · Died 1948-11-23

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.