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First Lady of Azerbaijan

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First Lady of Azerbaijan
Azərbaycanın birinci xanımı
since 31 October 2003
Inaugural holderAdila Mutallibova
Formation30 August 1991

First Lady of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycanın birinci xanımı) is the informal title of the wife of the president of Azerbaijan. The current first lady, since 31 October 2003, is Mehriban Aliyeva, wife of President Ilham Aliyev.[1]

First ladies of Azerbaijan

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First Ladies Portrait Term began Term ended President of Azerbaijan Notes
Adila Mutallibova 30 August 1991 6 March 1992 Ayaz Mutallibov
Aziza Mammadova 6 March 1992 14 May 1992 Yagub Mammadov (acting)
Adila Mutallibova 14 May 1992 18 May 1992 Ayaz Mutallibov
Aida Bagirova 19 May 1992 16 June 1992 Isa Gambar (acting)
Halima 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

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  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.