Alexander Javakhishvili
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Alexander Javakhishvili was born on August 5, 1875, in Gori [1] and died on January 22, 1973, in Tbilisi [2]. He was a geographer, anthropologist, pedagogue, and public figure [2][3], with his primary fields of work being geography and anthropology . He received his education at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University .
He was recognized with several honors, including the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour (awarded twice), the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", and the title of Honoured Scientist of the Georgian SSR . Javakhishvili was a member of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences and the Geographical Society of Georgia . His contributions spanned academic research, education, and public service within Georgia and the broader Soviet scientific community.
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 17, 1875[10]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11], Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic[12], Democratic Republic of Georgia[13], Soviet Union[14]
- Ethnic group: Georgians[15]
- Field of work: geography[16], anthropology[17]
- Employer: Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography[18], Geographical Society of Georgia[19]
- Educated at: Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20]
- Student: Feofan Davitaia[21]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Honoured Scientist of the Georgian SSR[25]
- Member of: Georgian National Academy of Sciences[26], Geographical Society of Georgia[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Academic degree: Doktor of Sciences in Geography[29]
- Residence: Georgia[30]
- Family name: Javakhishvili[31]
- Given name: Aleksandr[32], Aleksandre[33]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[34], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[35], Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Georgian[37]
- Name in native language: ალექსანდრე ნიკოლოზის ძე ჯავახიშვილი[38]
- Different from: Aleksandr Dzhavajishvili[39], Sandro Javakhishvili[40], Alexander Javakhishvili[41]
Why It Matters
Alexander Javakhishvili has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Javakhishvili born?
Alexander Javakhishvili was born in Gori[2].
Where did Alexander Javakhishvili die?
Alexander Javakhishvili died in Tbilisi[4].
What did Alexander Javakhishvili do for work?
Alexander Javakhishvili worked as a geographer[5], anthropologist[6], pedagogue[7], and public figure[8].
Where did Alexander Javakhishvili go to school?
Alexander Javakhishvili was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20].
What awards did Alexander Javakhishvili receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].