About Tofig Ismayilov
Lived 1933 – 1991 (aged 58). Tofig Ismayilov was an Azerbaijani diplomat and politician.
Tofik Ismailov (; June 21, 1933 – November 20, 1991) was born in Baku, Azerbaijan and served as the first Secretary of State of Azerbaijan.
He was killed in a helicopter which was shot down by Armenian forces near the Karakend village of Khojavend district in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. There were no survivors among the 22 people on board the helicopter.
Ismayilov's official burial was done at the Avenue of the Honored Ones Cemetery in Baku. A stadium in Baku, many schools and streets are named after him.
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Who was Tofig Ismayilov?
Azerbaijani diplomat (1933–1991)
When was Tofig Ismayilov born?
Tofig Ismayilov was born on 21 June 1933 in Baku.
When did Tofig Ismayilov die?
Tofig Ismayilov died on 20 November 1991 in Qarakənd.
What was Tofig Ismayilov's occupation?
Tofig Ismayilov was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Tofig Ismayilov?
Tofig Ismayilov was Azerbaijani.
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