Korneli Kekelidze
Georgian philologist and scholar
Born
April 18th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1962
63 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Georgia
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A prominent philologist and scholar from Georgia, Kekelidze contributed significantly to the study of the Georgian language and literature. Engaged in research, he worked on preserving and promoting Georgian cultural heritage. His efforts laid the groundwork for future scholars in the field of linguistics and literary studies. His studies often focused on the historical and structural aspects of the language, influencing education and scholarship in Georgia. Throughout the academic career, he published extensively and participated in various scholarly endeavors that highlighted the richness of Georgian literature.
Contributed to the study of Georgian language
Preserved Georgian cultural heritage
Published extensively on linguistics
Influenced literary studies in Georgia
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