Zviad Gamsakhurdia

1st President of Georgia (1991–92)
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Zviad Gamsakhurdia
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Zviad Gamsakhurdia

Summary

Zviad Gamsakhurdia is a human[1]. Born in Tbilisi[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1939[3]. He died in Dzveli Khibula[4]. He died on December 31, 1993[5]. He worked as a politician[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (968 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's place of birth was Tbilisi[2].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia died in Dzveli Khibula[4].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was born on March 31, 1939[3].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia died on December 31, 1993[5].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia is buried at Mtatsminda Pantheon[12].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's father was Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[13].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was married to Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia[14].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was married to Dali Lolua[15].
  • A child of Zviad Gamsakhurdia was Tsotne Gamsakhurdia[16].
  • A child of Zviad Gamsakhurdia was Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[17].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia held citizenship in Georgia[19].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's professions included politician[6].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia worked as a translator[7].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's professions included literary historian[8].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's professions included philologist[9].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia worked as a writer[20].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia held the position of President of Georgia[21].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia held the position of Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia[22].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was employed by Tbilisi State University[23].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was educated at Tbilisi State University[24].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia received the Order of National Hero[25].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia was a member of Amnesty International[26].
  • Zviad Gamsakhurdia's religion is recorded as Georgian Orthodox Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Zviad Gamsakhurdia's place of birth was Tbilisi[2]. He was born on March 31, 1939[3]. His father was Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[13].

Education

Zviad Gamsakhurdia was educated at Tbilisi State University[24]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], literary critic[10], and writer[20]. Zviad Gamsakhurdia was employed by Tbilisi State University[23]. Positions held include President of Georgia[21], a position[29], in Georgia[30], founded in 1991[31] and Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia[22], a position[32], in Georgia[33].

Recognition

Zviad Gamsakhurdia received the Order of National Hero[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia[14], a politician[34], b. 1971[35] and Dali Lolua[15]. Children include Tsotne Gamsakhurdia[16], a politician[36], b. 1976[37], of Soviet Union[38] and Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[17], a politician[39], b. 1961[40], of Georgia[41]. Zviad Gamsakhurdia's religion is recorded as Georgian Orthodox Church[27]. He was affiliated with the Round Table—Free Georgia[42].

Death and Burial

Zviad Gamsakhurdia died on December 31, 1993[5]. He passed away in Dzveli Khibula[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[43]. He is buried at Mtatsminda Pantheon[12].

Why It Matters

Zviad Gamsakhurdia ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (968 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Zviad Gamsakhurdia born?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia was born in Tbilisi[2].

Where did Zviad Gamsakhurdia die?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia died in Dzveli Khibula[4].

Who were Zviad Gamsakhurdia's parents?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia's father was Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[13].

Who was Zviad Gamsakhurdia married to?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia's spouses include Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia[14] and Dali Lolua[15].

What did Zviad Gamsakhurdia do for work?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia worked as politician[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Zviad Gamsakhurdia go to school?

Zviad Gamsakhurdia was educated at Tbilisi State University[24].

What awards did Zviad Gamsakhurdia receive?

Honors received include Order of National Hero[25].

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  14. [6] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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