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Leyla Mammadbeyova

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Leyla Mammadbeyova

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Also known as Leyla Alasgar qizi Mammadbeyova, Leyla Alasgar gizi Mammadbeyova

Azerbaijani and Soviet aviator (1909-1989)

Key facts

Born
17 September 1909, Baku , Russian Empire
Died
4 July 1989 (aged 79), Baku , Azerbaijan SSR , Soviet Union
Occupation
Aviator
Awards
Medal "For Distinguished Labour" , Order of the Badge of Honour

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Leyla
Gender
female
Citizenship
Soviet Union
Place of birth
Baku
Place of death
Baku
Languages spoken
Azerbaijani
Image
Leyla Mammadbeyova (crop).jpg
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Leyla Mammadbeyova
date of birth
1909-09-17
date of death
1989-07-04
name in native language
Leyla Ələsgər qızı Məmmədbəyova
place of burial
II Alley of Honor
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Encyclopedic overview

Leyla Alasgar gizi Mammadbeyova, née Zeynalova (Azerbaijani: Leyla Ələsgər qızı Məmmədbəyova; 17 September 1909 – 4 July 1989), was the first Azerbaijani female aviator. She is considered to be the first female Muslim pilot and parachutist and was also the first female pilot of Transcaucasia, of Southern Europe and of Southwest Asia.

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