Nikolay Chkheidze 1864 – 1926

Biography

Nikolay Chkheidze was born on April 9, 1864, in Puti, Georgia, during a period of significant change in the Caucasus region. His life spanned a transformative era in Eastern European and Russian history, witnessing profound political upheaval and social transformation. As a Georgian politician, Chkheidze engaged with the complex political landscape of his time, working within the frameworks available to him as his homeland navigated competing powers and ideologies.

Throughout his career, Chkheidze remained connected to his Georgian heritage and political community. His work reflected the aspirations and challenges faced by Georgian intellectuals and leaders during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Though details of his specific political achievements remain less documented, his participation in Georgian public life positioned him among those who shaped their nation’s political discourse during a critical historical moment.

Chkheidze spent his final years in exile in Paris, France, passing away on June 13, 1926, at Levill Manor. His remains were laid to rest at the Grave of Tcheïdzé in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, a final resting place that reflects the diaspora experience of many Georgian political figures of his generation. He is remembered as part of Georgia’s political heritage during a transformative period in the nation’s history.