Jaba Ioseliani

Georgian playwright and politician

Jaba Ioseliani - Georgian playwright and politician
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

March 4th, 2003
22 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Georgia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to Georgian theater as a playwright and a political figure. Wrote several prominent plays that explored social and political themes, often reflecting the cultural landscape of Georgia. Served as a member of the Georgian Parliament, engaging in political discourse regarding the nation's identity and independence. In academic circles, focused on theater studies and the development of Georgian arts. Pursued a career intertwined with both artistic and political ambitions, greatly influencing the cultural scene.

Wrote the play 'The Man from the Side'

Served in the Georgian Parliament

Involved in academic theater studies

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