Khumar Zulfugarova | |
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Born | Khumar Rza gizi Zulfugarova 15 November 1927 Baku |
Died | 2 July 2017 Baku | (aged 89)
Nationality | Azerbaijani |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
Known for | Founder of the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble |
Awards | Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1959), People's Artist of Azerbaijan (1979), Shohrat Order (2009) |
Khumar Rza gizi Zulfugarova (Azerbaijani: Xumar Rza qızı Zülfüqarova;15 November 1927, Baku – 2 July 2017, Baku) was an Azerbaijani dancer, choreographer, founder of the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble. She was awarded the title Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1959), People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1979),[1] and Chevalier of the Order of Glory (2009).[2]