Background
Ibrahim bey Usubov was born to the family of military officer, Musa Agha Usubov on March 6, 1872 in Qiraq Salahli village of Qazakh uyezd.
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Career
Foreign his bravery in the battles against mountain peoples in village Dargo and Gerzel on January 28, 1845 he was awarded with Order of Saint Stanislaus of 3rd degree. On July 9, 1848 Musa Agha Usubov became the second lieutenant and on December 4, 1854 received poruchik (Lieutenant) rank. Receiving military upbringing and discipline from his father, Ibrahim bey Usubov went to famous Constantine Artillery School.
After graduation, Usubov received a rank of podporuchik and was assigned to Tambov 122nd Infantry Regiment.
In 1904, Usubov participated in Russo-Japanese War in a rank of Stabskapitän. Foreign courage in battle at Portuguese Arthur Usubov was awarded the Order of Saint Vladimir 4th degree and the Order of Saint Stanislaus (with sword and bow) the third degree.
In later years, Usubov took a part in World War I. On October 14, 1914, battalion headed by Usubov attacked positions near the Mizinec village pushing Austrian forces back. All Austrian counterattacks lasting for three days were rebuffed by Usubov"s battalion.
In December 1914, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
In 1915, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel. On September 9, 1915 Usubov was decorated with the Order of Saint George 4th degree for courage in battle. In January 1917, he was appointed the Commander of the brigade of 133rd Infantry Division.
On July 1, 1917 he was promoted to the Major General.
After the October Revolution in Russia Ibrahim bey Usubov took part in formation of Azerbaijan Army in Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (Alternative Dispute Resolution). The government of Alternative Dispute Resolution sent Usubov to Italy for procurement of military uniforms for the army.
He negotiated with companies in Genoa, Milan, Trento, Turin and Verona. In beginning of June, 1920, Usubov was arrested by the Bolsheviks at his home.
He was executed by firing squad on June 16, 1920.
