About Korneli Kekelidze
Lived 1879 – 1962 (aged 83). Korneli Kekelidze was a Russian historian, philologist and theologian.
Kekelidze left a diverse literary and scholarly legacy that laid foundation for critical study of the Georgian literature. He discovered, studied and published several pieces of Old Georgian literature. His most influential work A History of Old Georgian Literature (ძველი ქართული ლიტერატურის ისტორია) went through four editions between 1923 and 1960. The magnitude of Kekelidze’s accomplishments was recognized by the naming of the Georgian Institute of Manuscripts in Tbilisi in his honor.
Kekelidze became a member of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences in 1941.
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Who was Korneli Kekelidze?
Georgian scholar
When was Korneli Kekelidze born?
Korneli Kekelidze was born on 18 April 1879 in Tobanieri.
When did Korneli Kekelidze die?
Korneli Kekelidze died on 7 June 1962 in Tbilisi.
What was Korneli Kekelidze's occupation?
Korneli Kekelidze was a historian, philologist and theologian.
What nationality was Korneli Kekelidze?
Korneli Kekelidze was Russian.
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