Oqtay Zülfüqarov

Azerbaijani musician
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Summary

Oqtay Zülfüqarov was born on May 31, 1929[1], in Baku[2]. He died on August 31, 2016[3], in Baku[4]. He worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], conductor[7], cellist[8], and music educator[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: II Alley of Honor[11]
  • Child: Cahangir Zülfüqarov[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Azerbaijan[13], Soviet Union[14]
  • Educated at: Baku Academy of Music[15], Asaf Zeynally Music School[16]
  • Award received: Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR[17], People's Artiste of Azerbaijan[18], Shohrat Order[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Islam[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22]
  • Instrument: cello[23], fortepiano[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Azerbaijani[25]
  • Name in native language: Oqtay Zülfüqarov[26]
  • Start of work period: 1951[27]
  • End of work period: 2016[28]
  • P14750: C7A1-908F-57A8-ABAC-E0FD[29]

Why It Matters

Oqtay Zülfüqarov is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Oqtay Zülfüqarov born?

Oqtay Zülfüqarov's place of birth was Baku[2].

Where did Oqtay Zülfüqarov die?

Oqtay Zülfüqarov died in Baku[4].

What did Oqtay Zülfüqarov do for work?

Oqtay Zülfüqarov worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], conductor[7], cellist[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Oqtay Zülfüqarov go to school?

Oqtay Zülfüqarov was educated at Baku Academy of Music[15] and Asaf Zeynally Music School[16].

What awards did Oqtay Zülfüqarov receive?

Honors received include Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR[17], People's Artiste of Azerbaijan[18], and Shohrat Order[19].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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