Cabinets of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic

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The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) is the first independent Republic, proclaimed on May 28, 1918 in the territory of the present Azerbaijan Republic. The republic collapsed on 28 April 1920, after the 11th Red Army entered Baku. On 28 May is celebrated as the Republic Day in Azerbaijan since 1990. [1]

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First Cabinet

The government of the ADR was the supreme executive body of the Republic. [2] The first cabinet of the government was established on May 28, 1918, immediately after the proclamation of independence. The Cabinet was dissolved on June 17, 1918. The cabinet was led by Fatali Khan Khoyski. [3]

Second Cabinet

The second government cabinet was created immediately after the collapse of the first cabinet, on June 17, 1918.

The composition of the cabinet was changed on October 6, 1918. The Cabinet was recalled on December 7, 1918. The cabinet was led by Fatali Khan Khoyski. [3]

Third Cabinet

The third government cabinet was created 19 days after the collapse of the second cabinet of the government, on December 26, 1918. The cabinet was led by Fatali Khan Khoysky.

Fourth Cabinet

The fourth government cabinet of the Republic was created on April 14, 1919. The Cabinet was headed by Nasib bey Yusifbeyli. The composition canceled on December 22, 1919.

Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. May 27, 1919 Meeting of the Government Cabinet of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1919).jpg
Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. May 27, 1919

Fifth Cabinet

The fifth composition of the government cabinet was created on December 22, 1919 and was led by Nasib Bey Yusifeyli. The composition cancelled on March 30, 1920.

See also

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic

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References

  1. "National security concept of the Republic of Azerbaijan in government declarations of 1918-1919" (PDF).
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  3. 1 2 Newton, Michael (2014-04-17). Famous Assassinations in World History: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN   9781610692861.
  4. "Fatali Khan Khoyski - one of the founders of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic" (PDF).