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For people from the U.S. state, see List of people from Georgia (U.S. state).

This is a list of notable Georgians.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Leaders and politicians

• Pharnavaz I, King of Iberia from 302 to 237 BC
• Vakhtang I Gorgasali, King of Iberia from 447/449–502/522
• David the Builder (1073–1125), King of Georgia from 1089 to 1125
• Tamar the Great (1160–1213), Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1207/1213
• George V The Brilliant, King of Georgia from 1299 to 1302 and from 1314 to 1346
• Heraclius II, King of Kartli-Kakheti from 1762 to 1798
• Noe Zhordania (1868–1953), revolutionary and chairman of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Georgia
• Joseph Stalin (1878–1953), Soviet dictator from 1924 to 1953
• Zviad Gamsakhurdia (1939–1993), first President of the Republic of Georgia from 1991 to 1992
• Eduard Shevardnadze (1927–2014), Foreign Minister of the USSR and second President of the Republic of Georgia from 19
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  Ilia Chavchavadze, 1860-1890 years

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  Audio: song for the film "Glakhis Naambobi". Composer Revaz Lagidze, 1961.

  Ilia Chavchavadze was born in Kvareli on November 7, 1837 (October 27 in the old style).

  The poet's grandfather Paata Bespazi's son was a prominent person during the Erekle second. Ilia's father, Grigol, was a military officer, and Ilia's mother was Mariam (Magdane) Beburishvili.

  Record of the Church of Ioane the Baptist in Kvareli about the birth of Ilia Chavchavadze. According to the record, Ilia was born on January 20, 1837 and was baptized on the 26th of the same month, although the writer writes in his autobiography that he was born on October 27.
  
  After the death of Ilia Chavchavadze, in order to clarify this inconsistency, a question was addressed to Ilia's sister - Elisabeth, who answered: "It is a lie, as if my brother was born in January... in our family, there was a gospel in which my father wrote the birthdays of all his children with his own hand. I remember very well that it was written about my brother I. Ch. that he was b

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  Outstanding Women in Georgian History

  “There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice.” Michelle Obama

  Georgia boasts of a long line of influential women. The legacy of these outstanding women in Georgian history began as early as the 4^th century AD when Christianity was spread throughout the country and continues today through politicians, musicians and social activists. All along the way are women who have preached and propagated their faith, ruled the country and participated in revolutions, each one a living example that failure should never be an obstacle in achieving your goals.

  Georgian Women’s Role in the Spread of Christianity

  Saint Nino, converted Georgia to Christianity (296 – 335 AD)
  In the 4^th century, Christianity was first introduced to modern-day Georgia by Saint Nino. Born in Cappadocia to a religious family, according to legend Nino had a vision in which Saint Mary handed her a grapevine cross and instructed her to carry the message of th