Raphael Eristavi
Born	1824 (1824) Kistauri, Russian Empire (now Georgia)
Died	1901 (aged 76–77)
Occupation	poet, playwright
Nationality	Georgian
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PrinceRaphael Eristavi (Georgian:რაფიელ ერისთავი) (1824-1901) was aGeorgianpoet andplaywright.

Eristavi was born inKakheti on 1824,Georgia, in theRussian Empire. He attended a school for the children of thenobility inTbilisi, graduating in 1845. In 1846, he took up a position as acivil servant.

Writing in theGeorgian language, Eristavi described the life and manners of the Georgian people inpoetry,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 byJoseph Stalin who dedicated his poem 'Morning' to him.^[1]

Eristavi's sister,Barbare Jorjadze is considered Georgia's first feminist and author of the popular cookbookGeorgian Cuisine and Tried Housekeeping Notes.^[2]

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