About Baba Punhan
Lived 1948 – 2004 (aged 55). Baba Punhan was an Azerbaijani poet.
Baba Punhan, born Atababa Seyidali oghlu Madatzadeh , (5 November 1948, Baku – 17 April 2004, Baku, Azerbaijan), was an Azerbaijani poet.
Biography He was called up for military service in 1968, which he served in Kiev. He was praised for popularising Azenglish in Azerbaijani literature.
Music Throughout his career he composed numerous pieces of meykhana based on modern Azerbaijan. Acı həqiqət (Sad Truth, 2000) Yalan çeynəyə–çeynəyə (Chewing Lies, 2000) Mən nə dedim ki ... (What have I said..., 2004)
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Who was Baba Punhan?
Azerbaijani writer
When was Baba Punhan born?
Baba Punhan was born on 5 November 1948 in Kürdəxanı.
When did Baba Punhan die?
Baba Punhan died on 17 April 2004 in Baku.
What was Baba Punhan's occupation?
Baba Punhan was a poet.
What nationality was Baba Punhan?
Baba Punhan was Azerbaijani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baba Punhan. https://biography.guide/baba-punhan/
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