Akaki Tsereteli facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Akaki
Born	June 21, 1840 Skhvitori, Imereti, Georgia (Country)
Died	January 26, 1915 (aged 74)
Resting place	Mtatsminda Pantheon
Occupation	Poet
Nationality	Georgian
Children	Alexey Tsereteli
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Akaki Tsereteli (Georgian: აკაკი წერეთელი) (1840–1915) was a very important Georgian poet. Many people knew him simply as Akaki. He also played a big part in helping Georgia gain its freedom.

Akaki Tsereteli's Early Life and Schooling

Akaki Tsereteli was born on June 9, 1840. His birthplace was the village of Skhvitori in western Georgia. He came from a well-known noble family. His father was Prince Rostom Tsereteli. His mother, Princess Ekaterine, was related to King Solomon I of Imereti.

Following an old family custom, Akaki spent his childhood with a peasant family. He lived in the village of Savane. Peasant nannies raised him. This experience helped him understand and care about the lives of ordinary people in Georgia.

He finished the Kutaisi Classical Gymnasium in 1852. Later, he studied at the University of Saint Petersburg. He graduated in 1863 from the Faculty of Oriental Languages.

Akaki Tsereteli's Career and Lasting Impact

Akaki Tsereteli was a close friend of Ilia Chavchavadze. Chavchavadze was a leader for young, smart Georgians. In the 1860s, these young people, led by Akaki and Ilia, spoke out against the Russian Empire's rule. They wanted to bring back Georgian culture. They also wanted Georgia to be able to make its own decisions.

Akaki wrote many poems. These included patriotic poems about his country. He also wrote historical poems, love poems, and funny poems. He wrote humorous stories too. He even wrote a book about his own life.

He was also active in other areas. He worked to improve education. He was involved in journalism. He also helped with theater.

The famous Georgian folk song Suliko uses words written by Akaki Tsereteli. He passed away on January 26, 1915. He was buried at the Mtatsminda Pantheon in Tbilisi. His son, Alexey Tsereteli, became famous for opera. A major street in Tbilisi is named after him. One of Tbilisi's metro stations also carries his name.

See also

In Spanish: Akaki Tsereteli para niños

• Aneta Dadeshkeliani
• Tsereteli
• Tsereteli (Tbilisi Metro)