Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Sound
Born
17 September 1885 (140)
Place of Birth
Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire
Also known as
Üzeyir Hacibayov, Uzeyir Hajibayov
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.
