Zviad Gamsakhurdia
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Summary
Zviad Gamsakhurdia was born on March 31, 1939[1], in Tbilisi[2]. He died on December 31, 1993[3], in Dzveli Khibula[4]. He worked as a politician[5], translator[6], literary historian[7], philologist[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,669 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mtatsminda Pantheon[11]
- Father: Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[12]
- Spouse: Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia[13], Dali Lolua[14]
- Child: Tsotne Gamsakhurdia[15], Konstantine Gamsakhurdia[16]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[17], Georgia[18]
- Occupation: writer[19]
- Position held: President of Georgia[20], Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia[21]
- Employer: Tbilisi State University[22]
- Educated at: Tbilisi State University[23]
- Award received: Order of National Hero[24]
- Member of: Amnesty International[25]
- Religion or worldview: Georgian Orthodox Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Round Table—Free Georgia[28]
- Commons category: Zviad Gamsakhurdia[29]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Philology[31]
- Family name: Gamsakhurdia[32]
- Given name: Zviad[33]
- Manner of death: suicide[34]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Georgian[36], Russian[37], English[38], French[39]
- Birth name: ზვიად გამსახურდია[40]
- Name in native language: ზვიად კონსტანტინეს ძე გამსახურდია[41]
- Number of children: 3[42]
Why It Matters
Zviad Gamsakhurdia has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
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[12].
Who was Zviad Gamsakhurdia married to?
Zviad Gamsakhurdia's spouses include Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia[13] and Dali Lolua[14].
What did Zviad Gamsakhurdia do for work?
Zviad Gamsakhurdia worked as a politician[5], translator[6], literary historian[7], philologist[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Zviad Gamsakhurdia go to school?
Zviad Gamsakhurdia was educated at Tbilisi State University[23].
What awards did Zviad Gamsakhurdia receive?
Honors received include Order of National Hero[24].