Politicians, public figures, community leaders, and activists. Focusing on individuals who influence society, policy, and civic life
Ilia Chavchvadze (1837 - 1907) - One of the greatest Georgian writers, and a public benefactor and leader of the national liberation movement. Born to a prominent noble family in Kvareli, he graduated from the 1st Classical Gymnasium in Tbilisi and studied law at the University of St. Pet […]
Akaki Tsereteli (1840 - 1915) - Georgian writer, public figure, and benefactor, one of the leaders of the national movement in the late 19th century. Tsereteli was born into a prominent noble family in Imereti and was related to King Solomon I of Imereti. Educated at Kutaisi Gymnasium, h […]
Giorgi V of Georgia (Brilliant) (d. 1346) was the King of Georgia, reigning first nominally in 1299 and then fully from 1318 until his death in 1346. The son of King Demetre II, he was endorsed by the Mongol overlords in 1299, though his actual authority extended only to Tbilisi at that t […]
David IV Agmashenebeli (also known as David IV the Builder) (1073 - 1125). King of Georgia in 1089–1125, popularly considered as the greatest Georgian king. Born into the family of King Giorgi II in Kutaisi, David was raised during one of the darkest chapters of Georgian history. Starting […]
Dimitri Kipiani (1814–1887). Georgian writer, publicist, and public figure. Born in the village of Mereti, Kipiani graduated from a gymnasium in Tbilisi and began his career as a teacher. He participated in the 1832 conspiracy of the Georgian nobles and was exiled to Siberia, where he rem […]
Givi Amilakhvari (1689 - 1754) - Prominent statesman and military commander. In early the 18th century, Amilakhvari was one of the most powerful lords serving as the commander of Upper Kartli military district and mouravi of the fortress of Gori. He distinguished himself during the Ottoma […]
«Prince Matchabelli» - George Matchabelli (1885 – 1935) - Politician, public figure and perfumer. He graduated from the Classical School of Nobilities in Tbilisi and Academy of Mines in Berlin. He was in Belgium when WW I broke out. He moved to Germany where he founded “Georgian Liberatio […]