Born in Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire on September 17, 1885 — died November 23, 1948 (aged 63)
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.
