About Raphael Eristavi
Lived 1824 – 1901 (aged 76). Raphael Eristavi was a Russian and Georgian playwright, poet, opinion journalist, historian, translator and ethnographer.
Prince Raphael Eristavi (; – ) was a Georgian poet and playwright.
Biography Eristavi was born in Kakheti on 1824, Georgia, in the Russian Empire. He attended a school for the children of the nobility in Tbilisi, graduating in 1845. In 1846, he took up a position as a civil servant.
Writing in the Georgian language, Eristavi described the life and manners of the Georgian people in poetry, short stories, plays, and ethnographic essays.
Widely popular among Georgians in his day, in 1895, Georgia had a national day of celebration in his honour.
Eristavi was admired by Joseph Stalin who dedicated his poem 'Morning' to him.
Eristavi's sister, Barbare Jorjadze is considered Georgia's first feminist and author of the popular cookbook Georgian Cuisine and Tried Housekeeping Notes.
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Who was Raphael Eristavi?
Georgian noble and writer (1824-1901)
When was Raphael Eristavi born?
Raphael Eristavi was born on 9 April 1824 in Kvemo Chala.
When did Raphael Eristavi die?
Raphael Eristavi died on 19 February 1901 in Telavi.
What was Raphael Eristavi's occupation?
Raphael Eristavi was a playwright, poet, opinion journalist, historian, translator and ethnographer.
What nationality was Raphael Eristavi?
Raphael Eristavi was Russian and Georgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raphael Eristavi. https://biography.guide/raphael-eristavi/
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