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Zelimxan Yaqub

Azerbaijani poet (1950-2016) · Azerbaijan · On the map · Writers · Died at 65

Zelimkhan Yaqub was an Azerbaijani Turkish poet and also politician. He served as deputy of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan from 1995 to 2005. He was also named the national poet of Azerbaijan in 2005.

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A typical day, 30 days to 1 November 2026

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Awards

Sheref Order
Shohrat Order
Order of Honour
International Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award
People’s Poet of Azerbaijan
Personal Pension of the President of Azerbaijan

About this person

Country
Azerbaijan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2016 · aged 65