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Firudin-bek KocharlinskiyAzerbaijani philologist, writer and critic
Date of Birth: 26.01.1863
Country:  Azerbaijan |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Education
- Career and Literary Contributions
- Literary Publications and Criticism
- Translations and Other Works
- Political Involvement and Death
- Arrest and Execution
- Legacy and Rehabilitation
- Scholarly Recognition
Early Life and Education
Birth and ChildhoodFirudin-bek Kochvarlinsky was born in 1863 in Shusha, Azerbaijan. He was the only child in his family.
Education
After graduating from the local Russian-Muslim school, Kochvarlinsky enrolled in the Transcaucasian Teachers' Seminary in Gori. Upon graduating with a degree in 1885, he began teaching theology and Azeri language at the Erivan Russian-Muslim School.
Career and Literary Contributions
Founding Father of Standard Azeri LanguageKochvarlinsky was among the first Azeri scholars to advocate for the standardization of literary Azeri language.
Literary Publications and Criticism
In 1895, he published his first article, "Tatar Comedies." In 1904, he released "Letters on Our Literature." His first scholarly work, "Literature of the Adarbeijan Tatars" (1903), critically reviewed over 130 Azeri poets and writers.
Translations and Other Works
Kochvarlinsky translated works by Russian and European authors into Azeri. His most significant work, "Materials on the History of Azeri Literature," was published posthumously in 1925.
Political Involvement and Death
Azerbaijan National CouncilFrom 1917-1918, Kochvarlinsky served on the Temporary National Council of Muslims of Transcaucasia (later the Azerbaijan National Council), which declared the independence of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
Arrest and Execution
Amidst political turmoil during the Soviet period, Kochvarlinsky was arrested, taken to Ganja, and executed without trial.
Legacy and Rehabilitation
Suppression and RediscoveryKochvarlinsky's work was suppressed during the Soviet era, particularly under Stalin, due to his association with Azeri nationalist movements.
Scholarly Recognition
In 1957, Bekir Nabiyev began archival research on Kochvarlinsky's legacy. In 1960, he published a monograph on Kochvarlinsky's contributions to literary scholarship.
