Barbare Jorjadze

Barbare Jorjadze (; 1833-1895), also known as Barbare Eristavi-Jorjadze, was a Georgian princess, author, and women's rights advocate.

Background Jorjadze was born in Kistauri, Georgia in 1833 and the daughter of Prince Davit Eristavi. She was married to Zakaria Jorjadze when she was 12. Her brother was the poet and historian Rapiel Eristavi.

Writing

Considered Georgia's first feminist, Jorjadze was a poet, playwright and essayist. Despite public criticism, she continued publishing, including in newspapers and magazines such as Droeba, Iveria, Kvali, and Jejili.