Mahmud Aliyev (politician)
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Mahmud Aliyev Ismayil oglu ( (February 22, 1908 - September 24, 1958) was an Azerbaijan
i (Soviet) politician
and diplomat
.
, Azerbaijan
. In 1926, he completed his secondary education
in Baku
and in 1931, graduated from Azerbaijan State Medical University with a degree in General Therapy. In 1931-1936, he was director of a clinic in Kalbajar and Jabrayil rayons of Azerbaijan
and head surgeon of a regional hospital. In 1938 he was admitted to the ranks of Communist Party
of USSR.
. In 1943, Mahmud Aliyev was the Deputy Commissar of Foreign Affairs of Soviet Union and in 1944, he was appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan SSR. While in the office of foreign service, he also worked as the Rector
of Doctors' Qualification Institute of Azerbaijan SSR in 1950-1953. Aliyev also served as deputy in the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union and Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR
.
. He has also been awarded with Order of the Red Banner of Labour
and other medals.
Aliyev died on September 24, 1958. He was laid to rest at Avenue of the Honored Ones Cemetery
.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i (Soviet) politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
.
Early life
Aliyev was born on February 22, 1908 in ShamakhiShamakhi
Shamakhi or Shamakhy is a rayon of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and a town in the rayon. It is the historical center of the region of Shirvan.The town is west of Baku. It has more than 20,000 inhabitants, among them Azerbaijanis and Russians...
, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. In 1926, he completed his secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
and in 1931, graduated from Azerbaijan State Medical University with a degree in General Therapy. In 1931-1936, he was director of a clinic in Kalbajar and Jabrayil rayons of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
and head surgeon of a regional hospital. In 1938 he was admitted to the ranks of Communist Party
Communist party
A political party described as a Communist party includes those that advocate the application of the social principles of communism through a communist form of government...
of USSR.
Political career
Starting from 1937 through 1943, Aliyev headed the Department of Medical Education of Commissariat of People's Health, was director of Azerbaijan State Medical University and director of Science and Preschool Department of Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist PartyAzerbaijan Communist Party
The Azerbaijan Communist Party was the ruling political party in the Azerbaijan SSR, making it effectively a branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union...
. In 1943, Mahmud Aliyev was the Deputy Commissar of Foreign Affairs of Soviet Union and in 1944, he was appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan SSR. While in the office of foreign service, he also worked as the Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of Doctors' Qualification Institute of Azerbaijan SSR in 1950-1953. Aliyev also served as deputy in the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union and Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR
Supreme Soviet
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union was the Supreme Soviet in the Soviet Union and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments...
.
Awards
In 1943, Aliyev was awarded the title of Merited Doctor of Azerbaijan SSRAzerbaijan SSR
The Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic , also known as the Azerbaijan SSR for short, was one of the republics that made up the former Soviet Union....
. He has also been awarded with Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an order of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. It is the labour counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner. A few institutions and factories, being the pride of Soviet Union, also received the order.-History:The Red...
and other medals.
Aliyev died on September 24, 1958. He was laid to rest at Avenue of the Honored Ones Cemetery
Fakhri Khiyaban
The Alley of Honor is a public cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Alley includes burials of famed Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijan-affiliated expatriates, including several Presidents, scientists and artists...
.