First Lady of Azerbaijan

First Lady of Azerbaijan
Incumbent
Mehriban Aliyeva
since 31 October 2003
Inaugural holder Adila Mutallibova
Formation 30 August 1991

The First Lady of Azerbaijan is the title and position attributed to the wife of the President of Azerbaijan. The current First Lady is Mehriban Aliyeva, wife of President Ilham Aliyev, who has held the position since 31 October 2003.[1] To date, there have been no First Gentlemen of Azerbaijan.

First Ladies of Azerbaijan (since 1991)

First Lady Term Begins Term Ends President of Azerbaijan Notes
Adila Mutallibova 30 August 1991 6 March 1992 Ayaz Mutallibov
? 6 March 1992 14 May 1992 Yagub Mammadov (acting)
Adila Mutallibova 14 May 1992 18 May 1992 Ayaz Mutallibov
Aida Bağırova 19 May 1992 16 June 1992 Isa Gambar
Helime Aliyeva 16 June 1992 1 September 1993 Abulfaz Elchibey
Position vacant 3 October 1993 31 October 2003 Heydar Aliyev Aliyev's wife, Zarifa Aliyeva, died in 1985[2]
Mehriban Aliyeva 31 October 2003 Present Ilham Aliyev

References

  1. ↑ Sindelar, Daisy (2013-06-13). "The Political Rise Of Azerbaijan's First Lady". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  2. ↑ "Heydar Aliyev obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 2003-12-15. Retrieved 2016-04-06.


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