Heydar Ilham oghlu Aliyev (Azerbaijani: Heydər İlham oğlu Əliyev, born 3 August 1997) is the youngest child and the only son to the incumbent President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, who is currently serving as the Vice President of Azerbaijan since 2017.
Heydar Aliyev | |
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 Aliyev Jr. at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (2024) | |
| Born | 3 August 1997 |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Alma mater | ADA University |
| Parent(s) | Ilham Aliyev (father) Mehriban Aliyeva (mother) |
| Relatives | Heydar Aliyev (grandfather) Leyla Aliyeva (sister) Arzu Aliyeva (sister) |
Life and education
editHeydar Aliyev Jr. was born on 3 August 1997[1] as the youngest and the only son to Ilham Aliyev and Mehriban Aliyeva. He was named after his grandfather, Heydar Aliyev, who was serving as the 3rd President of Azerbaijan at that time.[2] He has 2 elder sisters — Leyla and Arzu.[3][4]
In 2010, The Dallas Morning News reported that Aliyev owned 9 waterfront mansions in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2009.[5] Government officials of Azerbaijan, however, had no comment when the Texas-based newspaper contacted them.[5]
Aliyev attended ADA University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 2017.[1] He then served national service from 2018 to 2019.[3][6]
Possible succession
editIn 2016, a referendum for the constitutional amendment was passed, which included the removal of the age limit for presidency, as well as the adoption of the vice presidency,[2] where Ilham's wife, Mehriban, was appointed.[7] According to some critics, these moves were in order to paving a way for Heydar, who was then 19 years old, to succeed his father.[7][2]
Personal life
editOn 26 November 2022, Mehriban posted a photo on Instagram celebrating Heydar's marriage, though it did not mention the name of his spouse.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The wedding of Heydar Aliyev Jr. took place". 26 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b c "Constitutional Changes in Azerbaijan. Vox Populi, Vox Caesaris". 20 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Aliyev's son starts military service". 17 September 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Azerbaijan's Ruling Aliyev Family and Their Associates Acquired Dozens of Prime London Properties Worth Nearly $700 Million". 3 October 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Boy with same name, birthday as son of Azerbaijan's president owns $44 million in Dubai property". 6 March 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Heydar Aliyev Jr. completes military service". 2 July 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Aliyev Appoints Wife as First Vice President of Azerbaijan". 22 February 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2023.