Allahverdi Bagirov

National Hero of Azerbaijan (1946–1992)

Allahverdi Teymur oglu Baghirov (Azerbaijani: Allahverdi Teymur oğlu Bağırov; April 22, 1946 – June 14, 1992) was an Azerbaijani officer, former leader of Azerbaijani Popular Front Party, head coach of Qarabağ FK and National Hero of Azerbaijan.[1][2]

Allahverdi Baghirov
Born(1946-04-22)22 April 1946
Died12 June 1992(1992-06-12) (aged 46)
Cause of deathAnti-tank mine
Burial placeAghdam cemetery
OccupationFootball manager
Years active1976–19??
Political partyAzerbaijan Popular Front
Children3
Parent(s)Teymur Baghirov
Zumrud Baghirova
Allegiance Azerbaijan
Years of service1988–1992
RankOfficer
Commands heldAghdam Detachment
Battles/warsFirst Nagorno-Karabakh War
Awards

Early years

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Seven daughters were born before his birth in his family, and his parents gave a name to him "Allahverdi" (means "God gave"). Allahverdi Baghirov was born in Agdam and finished Agdam school city number one in 1965. After graduating from school, he started working at Qarabagh FK as a head coach.

References

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  1. Massacre and Flight From Khojali
  2. "Qarabag: The have-a-go-heroes who beat a war – and now want Spurs". FourFourTwo. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2017-12-29.