Ashig Alasgar
Azerbaijani folk songs poet (1821–1926)
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Summary
Ashig Alasgar was born on March 22, 1821[1], in Azat[2]. He died on March 7, 1926[3], in Azat[4]. He worked as a poet[5], ashik[6], and troubadour[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Azat[9]
- Father: Shayr Almammad[10]
- Child: Shayr Bashir[11], Shayr Abdulazim[12], Ashiq Talib[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Soviet Union[15], Azerbaijan Democratic Republic[16]
- Field of work: traditional folk music[17], traditional folk song[18]
- Student: Ashiq Najaf Dashkandli[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: ashik[21], folklore[22]
- Commons category: Ashig Alasgar[23]
- Given name: Alasgar[24]
- Official website: http://dede-alesker.com/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ashig Alasgar[26]
- Relative: Ismixan Didargin[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Azerbaijani[30]
- Birth name: Ələsgər Alməmməd oğlu[31]
- Name in native language: آشیق علعسگر[32]
- Number of children: 11[33]
- Subject has role: centenarian[34]
- Sibling: Choban Mahammad[35]
Why It Matters
Ashig Alasgar has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Ashig Alasgar born?
Ashig Alasgar's place of birth was Azat[2].
Where did Ashig Alasgar die?
Ashig Alasgar passed away in Azat[4].
Who were Ashig Alasgar's parents?
Ashig Alasgar's father was Shayr Almammad[10].
What did Ashig Alasgar do for work?
Ashig Alasgar worked as a poet[5], ashik[6], and troubadour[7].