Tabriz Khalil Rza oglu Khalilbeyli (Azerbaijani: Təbriz Xəlilbəyli) (12 February 1964, Baku, Azerbaijan – 31 January 1992, Nakhichevanik) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan, and warrior of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.[1]
Tabriz Khalilbeyli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1964 Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Died | 31 January 1992 (aged 27) Nakhichevanik |
| Allegiance | Republic of Azerbaijan |
| Years of service | 1991-1992 |
| Battles/wars | First Nagorno-Karabakh War |
| Awards | National Hero of Azerbaijan 1992  |
Early life and education edit
Khalilbeyli was born on 12 February 1964 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. In 1981, he completed his secondary education at the school No. 18 named after Mikayil Mushfig. In 1982, he entered Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts. Following his graduation, Khalilbeyli started to work at Azerbaijanfilm cinema studio named after J. Jabbarli.[1]
Khalilbeyli was married and had two daughters.[1]
Nagorno-Karabakh war edit
When the First Nagorno-Karabakh War started, Khalilbeyli voluntarily enlisted in the Azerbaijani Army and went to the front-line. He participated in all battles around the villages of Khromord and Nakhichevanik. Tabriz Khalilbeyli was awarded the title of "Gray wolf" of The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan for his participation in the battles.[2]
Khalilbeyli died in the Dashalty operation carried out by the Azerbaijani Army to regain the Dashalty village from Armenian armed units.[3]
Honors edit
Tabriz Khalilbeyli was buried at a Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Baku. He was posthumously awarded the title of the National Hero of Azerbaijan by the decree of the Azerbaijani President dated 8 October 1992.[4]
One of the streets in Baku and Salyan District,[1] and the ship used for special service were named after him.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Xəlilbəyli Təbriz Xəlil Rza oğlu". veten-ugrunda.az. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Qəhrəmanlar ölmürlər: "Boz qurd" Təbriz Xəlilbəyli". interaztv.com. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "24 years pass since Dashalty military operation". azernews.az. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "National Heroes". Azerbaijans.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Gəmilərin siyahısı Dövlət Gəmi Reyestri" (PDF). ardda.gov.az. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "TABRIZ KHALILBEYLI". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
Sources edit
- Vugar Asgarov. Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları (Yenidən işlənmiş II nəşr). Bakı: "Dərələyəz-M", 2010, səh. 131.