# Alexander Javakhishvili

> Georgian and Soviet geographer

**Wikidata**: [Q3651259](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3651259)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Javakhishvili)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/alexander-javakhishvili

## Summary

Alexander Javakhishvili was born on August 5, 1875, in Gori [1] and died on January 22, 1973, in Tbilisi [2]. He was a geographer, anthropologist, pedagogue, and public figure [2], with his primary fields of work being geography and anthropology . He received his education at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University .He was recognized with several honors, including the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour (awarded twice), the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", and the title of Honoured Scientist of the Georgian SSR . Javakhishvili was a member of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences and the Geographical Society of Georgia . His contributions spanned academic research, education, and public service within Georgia and the broader Soviet scientific community.


## References

1. Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)
2. Biographical Dictionary of Georgia
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://viaf.org/viaf/data/viaf-20230206-links.txt.gz)
5. CiNii Research