Mirza Asadullayev Shamsi oghlu (; 1875–1938) was an Azerbaijani industrial magnate, philanthropist and statesman who served as Minister of Industry and Trade in the

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, and was member of

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Early years

Asadullayev was born in 1875 in

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to the family of famous oil magnate Shamsi Asadullayev. After graduating from a Baku gymnasium, he worked for his father's oil company. In early 1900s, he married Umm-el-Banine, the daughter of another oil magnate Musa Nagiyev. With Umm-el-Banine, who died in childbirth, he was the father of French writer Banine. Due to his father's oil business, Asadullayev has spent considerable time living in Moscow and St. Petersburg. He also chaired the Muslim Charity Society organization. After the February revolution in Russia, Asadullayev was elected a member to the Executive Committee of the Interim Muslim National Council. In 1918, he was elected chairman of Baku Oil Industry Council.

Political career

After establishment of

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, he played an important role in the economy of the country. On December 26, when the third cabinet led by Fatali Khan Khoyski was formed, Asadullayev was appointed the Minister of Industry and Trade of ADR. He's recognized as an important contributor in development of industry sector of Azerbaijan. After Bolshevik occupation of Azerbaijan in 1920, Asadullayev was arrested and imprisoned. He was released the same year and with permission from the authorities, was allowed to leave the country. Asadullayev settled in

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where he lived until his death in 1938.

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Early years

Political career

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