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Born Sep 17, 1885 · Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire
Active 1917–1948 · Awards: People's Artist of the USSR, People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR, Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR, Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"
Uzeyir bey Abdulhuseyn bey oghlu Hajibeyov was an Azerbaijani composer, musicologist and teacher. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music.