Atamyrat Nyýazow
Atamyrat Nyýazow | |
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A group photo of Nyýazow, his wife and son. | |
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 24 December 1942 (aged 29–30) |
| Resting place | Khaznidon |
| Occupations | Teacher, soldier |
| Children | 3 including Saparmurat Niyazov |
| Awards | Hero of Turkmenistan |
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Atamyrat Nyýazow (1912 – 24 December 1942) was a soldier in the Red Army during World War II from the Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan who was the father of the first post-Soviet president of Turkmenistan, Saparmyrat Nyýazow (commonly known as "Türkmenbaşy"). He was also a school teacher and a financial officer.