Agha Mashadi Aghakerim oghlu Aminov ( az, Ağa Məşədi Ağakərim oğlu Əminov; 1888–1922), also spelled as Agha Aminov, was an

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statesman who served as

Minister of Industry and Trade The industry minister is a cabinet position in a government. The title may refer to the head of the governmental department that specializes in industry. This position may also be responsible for trade and employment, areas that fall under the mini ...

in the

fourth cabinet of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Fourth cabinet of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic governed Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) between 14 April 1919 and 22 December 1919. It was formed after the third cabinet of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic dissolved on March 14, 1919 and was le ...

, and was member of Parliament of ADR.

Early years

Aminov was born in 1888 in

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, Azerbaijan. He graduated cum laude from Baku Gymnasium in 1907. He then moved to Peterburg and graduated from Electrotechnical Studies of Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University in 1916. While a student, he worked as a manager at Pyatigorsk Power Station. After his return to Azerbaijan, he worked as an engineer at Sabunchi- Surakhany onshore oil fields. Aminov was one of the first Azerbaijani engineers along with Farrukh Vezirov and

Behbud Khan Javanshir Behbud Khan Javanshir ( az, Behbud xan Cavanşir Azad xan oğlu; 25 July 1878 – 18 July 1921) was an Azerbaijani politician, diplomat, Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. ...

who specialized in oil production in mountainous terrain. In 1912, Aminov left for London to attend oil industry training course.

Political career

In 1912, Aminov became a member of Musavat and attended Baku Congress of Caucasian Muslims in April 1917 and Musavat's First Congress on October 26 through 31, 1917. After establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918, Aminov was elected to the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. When the fourth government under Nasib Yusifbeyli was formed on March 14, 1919, Aminov was appointed Minister of Industry and Trade. While a minister, he established ''Muslim Union of Noble Workers'' in May, 1919 and played a vital role in foundation of Baku State University. With formation of the fifth government, he was replaced by Khudadat bey Malik-Aslanov on December 22, 1919. After Bolshevik take over of Azerbaijan, Aminov worked in ''Azerneft'' oil company. He died in 1922 from illness. He's recognized as one of distinctive politicians who played an important role in establishment of the first secular Muslim state in the East.

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