Heydar Aliyev

3rd President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1923–2003)
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Heydar Aliyev

Summary

Heydar Aliyev is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nakhchivan[2]. He died in Cleveland[3]. He worked as an intelligence officer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,634 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Heydar Aliyev was born in Nakhchivan[2].
  • Heydar Aliyev died in Cleveland[3].
  • Heydar Aliyev is buried at Alley of Honor[7].
  • Heydar Aliyev's father was Alirza Aliyev[8].
  • Heydar Aliyev was married to Zarifa Alieva[9].
  • A child of Heydar Aliyev was Ilham Aliyev[10].
  • A child of Heydar Aliyev was Sevil Alieva[11].
  • Heydar Aliyev held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Heydar Aliyev held citizenship in Azerbaijan[13].
  • Azerbaijani was Heydar Aliyev's native language[14].
  • Heydar Aliyev's professions included intelligence officer[4].
  • Heydar Aliyev worked as a politician[5].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of President of Azerbaijan[15].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan[16].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of member of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[18].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan[19].
  • Heydar Aliyev held the position of Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan[20].
  • Heydar Aliyev was educated at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University[21].
  • Heydar Aliyev was educated at Baku State University[22].
  • Heydar Aliyev received the Order of Lenin[23].
  • Heydar Aliyev received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].
  • Heydar Aliyev received the Hero of Socialist Labour[25].
  • Heydar Aliyev received the Order of the Red Star[26].
  • Heydar Aliyev received the Order of the October Revolution[27].

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Origins and Family

Heydar Aliyev's place of birth was Nakhchivan[2]. His father was Alirza Aliyev[8]. Azerbaijani was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University[21], a university[28], in Azerbaijan[29], founded in 1920[30], headquartered in Baku[31] and Baku State University[22], a university[32], in Azerbaijan[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Baku[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include intelligence officer[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include President of Azerbaijan[15], a position[36], in Azerbaijan[37], founded in 1990[38]; Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan[16]; First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union[17], a position[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1936[41]; member of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[18]; First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan[19], a historical position[42], in Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic[43]; and Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[44], a historical position[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1917[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[23], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Hero of Socialist Labour[25], Order of the Red Star[26], Order of the October Revolution[27], and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[48].

Personal Life

Heydar Aliyev was married to Zarifa Alieva[9]. Children include Ilham Aliyev[10], a politician[49], b. 1961[50], of Soviet Union[51], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[52] and Sevil Alieva[11], a public figure[53], b. 1955[54], of Azerbaijan[55], awarded the Sheref Order[56]. Religious affiliations include Islam[57], a major religious group[58], founded in 0631[59] and Shia Islam[60]. Political affiliations include Communist Party of the Soviet Union[61], a communist party[62], in Russian Empire[63], founded in 1898[64], headquartered in Moscow[65] and New Azerbaijan Party[66], a political party[67], in Azerbaijan[68], founded in 1992[69], headquartered in Baku[70].

Death and Burial

Heydar Aliyev passed away in Cleveland[3]. He is buried at Alley of Honor[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Heydar Aliyev include Heydar Aliyev International Airport[71], an international airport[72], in Azerbaijan[73]; Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center[74], a performing arts center[75], in Azerbaijan[76], founded in 2012[77]; Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline[78], an oil pipeline[79], in Turkey[80], founded in 2006[81]; Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery[82], an oil refinery[83], in Azerbaijan[84], founded in 1953[85], headquartered in Baku[86]; Heydar Mosque[87], a mosque[88], in Azerbaijan[89]; Heydar Aliyev Order[90], an order[91], in Azerbaijan[92], founded in 2005[93]; Heydar Aliyev Palace[94], a concert hall[95], in Azerbaijan[96], founded in 1972[97]; and Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex[98].

Why It Matters

Heydar Aliyev ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,634 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[99] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[100]

Entities named for him include Heydar Aliyev International Airport[71], an international airport[72], in Azerbaijan[73]; Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center[74], a performing arts center[75], in Azerbaijan[76], founded in 2012[77]; Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline[78], an oil pipeline[79], in Turkey[80], founded in 2006[81]; Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery[82], an oil refinery[83], in Azerbaijan[84], founded in 1953[85], headquartered in Baku[86]; Heydar Mosque[87], a mosque[88], in Azerbaijan[89]; and Heydar Aliyev Order[90], an order[91], in Azerbaijan[92], founded in 2005[93].

FAQs

Where was Heydar Aliyev born?

Heydar Aliyev's place of birth was Nakhchivan[2].

Where did Heydar Aliyev die?

Heydar Aliyev passed away in Cleveland[3].

Who were Heydar Aliyev's parents?

Heydar Aliyev's father was Alirza Aliyev[8].

Who was Heydar Aliyev married to?

Heydar Aliyev's spouses include Zarifa Alieva[9].

What did Heydar Aliyev do for work?

Heydar Aliyev worked as intelligence officer[4] and politician[5].

Where did Heydar Aliyev go to school?

Heydar Aliyev was educated at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University[21] and Baku State University[22].

What awards did Heydar Aliyev receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[23], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Hero of Socialist Labour[25], and Order of the Red Star[26].

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