Valerian Gunia

Soviet linguist, actor and librettist (1862-1938)
Person human Q4152168
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Valerian Gunia

Summary

Valerian Gunia is a human[1]. He was born in Eki[2]. He was born on January 21, 1862[3]. He died in Tbilisi[4]. He died on July 31, 1938[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], actor[7], librettist[8], film director[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Valerian Gunia's place of birth was Eki[2].
  • Valerian Gunia died in Tbilisi[4].
  • Valerian Gunia was born on January 21, 1862[3].
  • Valerian Gunia died on July 31, 1938[5].
  • Valerian Gunia held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Valerian Gunia held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Valerian Gunia's professions included linguist[6].
  • Valerian Gunia's professions included actor[7].
  • Valerian Gunia's professions included librettist[8].
  • Valerian Gunia worked as a film director[9].
  • Valerian Gunia's professions included playwright[10].
  • Valerian Gunia's professions included filmmaker[14].
  • Valerian Gunia was educated at Peter’s Agricultural Academy[15].
  • Valerian Gunia received the People's artist of the Georgian SSR[16].
  • Valerian Gunia received the Honored Artist of Georgian SSR[17].
  • Valerian Gunia is recorded as male[18].
  • Valerian Gunia's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Valerian Gunia's Commons category is recorded as Valerian Gunia[20].
  • Valerian Gunia's family name is recorded as Gunia[21].
  • Valerian Gunia's family name is recorded as Gunia[22].
  • Valerian Gunia's given name is recorded as Valerian[23].
  • Valerian Gunia's described by source is recorded as Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia[24].
  • Valerian Gunia's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia Georgia[25].
  • Valerian Gunia's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ka', 'text': 'ვალერიან გუნია'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Eki[2], Valerian Gunia… he was born on January 21, 1862[3].

Education

Valerian Gunia's education included a stint at Peter’s Agricultural Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], actor[7], librettist[8], film director[9], playwright[10], and filmmaker[14].

Recognition

Awards received include People's artist of the Georgian SSR[16], a title of honor[27], in Soviet Union[28], founded in 1936[29] and Honored Artist of Georgian SSR[17], a title of honor[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1936[32].

Death and Burial

Valerian Gunia died on July 31, 1938[5]. He passed away in Tbilisi[4].

Why It Matters

Valerian Gunia ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Valerian Gunia born?

Valerian Gunia's place of birth was Eki[2].

Where did Valerian Gunia die?

Valerian Gunia died in Tbilisi[4].

What did Valerian Gunia do for work?

Valerian Gunia worked as linguist[6], actor[7], librettist[8], film director[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Valerian Gunia go to school?

Valerian Gunia was educated at Peter’s Agricultural Academy[15].

What awards did Valerian Gunia receive?

Honors received include People's artist of the Georgian SSR[16] and Honored Artist of Georgian SSR[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . nplg.gov.ge. nplg.gov.ge. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Valerian
    Family name Gunia, Gunia
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire, Soviet Union
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