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Prince George of Imereti

1778 – 1807

Georgian prince

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Lived 1778 – 1807 (aged 28–29). Prince George of Imereti was a royalty.

George (; 1778 – 20 November 1807) was a Georgian prince of the Bagrationi house of Imereti and claimant to the crown of Imereti. He was the ancestor of the Bagration-Imeretinsky royal family of the Russian Empire.

Biography George was a illegitimate and the only son of Prince Alexander, son of Solomon I of Imereti. Alexander had led an abortive revolt against Solomon in 1778, but then reconciled with him. He died before his father and Solomon's death in 1784 left the issue of Imeretian succession open to rivaling claims. George was designed as heir apparent at Solomon's death, but was prevented from being crowned by Solomon's cousin David II, who was in turn overthrown by Solomon's nephew Solomon II. The latter arrested George as a pretender to the throne and imprisoned him at the Mukhuri castle in 1795. George was able to escape on 15 October 1806 and fled to the Russian Empire where he spent his last years, writing memoirs of his life. He died of smallpox at Saint Petersburg and was buried there, at the St. Alexander Nevsky Convent.

Family George was married to Darejan (1780–1816), daughter of Rostom Eristavi-Shervashidze. Following the Russian conquest of the Kingdom of Imereti in 1810, Darejan and her sons were deported to Russia proper. They had two sons, both of whom became generals in the Russian Army: Prince Alexander (1796–1862); Prince Dmitry (1799–1845).

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Important facts

Born
1778
Birth century
Occupation
Royalty
Also known as
George, grandson of Solomon I of Imereti, Giorgi Batonishvili

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Prince George of Imereti?

Georgian prince (1778-1807)

When was Prince George of Imereti born?

Prince George of Imereti was born in 1778.

When did Prince George of Imereti die?

Prince George of Imereti died on 20 November 1807 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Prince George of Imereti's occupation?

Prince George of Imereti was a royalty.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Prince George of Imereti

· Wikidata: Q5535873

· DBpedia: Prince George of Imereti

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