Dadash Rzayev | |
|---|---|
(Dadaş Rzayev) | |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 21 February 1993 – 17 June 1993 | |
| President | Abulfaz Elchibey |
| Preceded by | Rahim Gaziyev |
| Succeeded by | Safar Abiyev (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1935 Delimammadli, Goranboy District, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR |
| Died | 27 May 2024 (aged 88) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Azerbaijani Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1959–1995 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | Battle for Bashkend, Askeran |
Dadash Garib oghlu Rzayev (22 December 1935 – 27 May 2024) was an Azerbaijani major general and politician who was Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan from February to June 1993, and was the Chairman of Confederation of Azerbaijani Officers in Reserve.[1][2] His active service in the army lasted for 40 years, 37 of which were in the Airborne Troops.[3]
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