Tahir Hasanov

Tahir Tofiq oglu Hasanov (22 February 1970 – 2 September 1992) was an Azerbaijani soldier who was posthumously awarded the title National Hero of Azerbaijan for his service during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.

Early life and education Hasanov was born on February 22, 1970, in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. In 1987, he completed his secondary education at Nasimi raion secondary school No 23. From 1988 through 1990, Hasanov served in the Soviet Armed Forces. In 1990, he entered Baku State University. When Armenians attacked the territories of Azerbaijan, Hasanov left his education unfinished and went to the frontlines.

Personal life Hasanov was single.

Honors Tahir Tofiq oglu Hasanov was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by Presidential Decree No. 273 dated 19 October 1992. He was buried at a Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Baku. A school where he studied in Nasimi raion of Baku was named after him.