When was Eduard Shevardnadze born?

Eduard Shevardnadze was born on 25 January 1928 in Mamati.

What positions has Eduard Shevardnadze held?

Positions held by Eduard Shevardnadze include: President of Georgia (1995–2003); Prime Minister of Georgia (1993–1993); Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (1991–1991); Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (1985–1991); Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1985–1990).

Where did Eduard Shevardnadze study?

Eduard Shevardnadze was educated at Akaki Tsereteli State University.

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Eduard Shevardnadze

Soviet and Georgian politician and diplomat, Soviet foreign minister and second President of Georgia (1995–2003)

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Eduard Ambrosis dze Shevardnadze was a Soviet and Georgian politician and diplomat who governed Georgia for several non-consecutive periods from 1972 until his resignation in 2003 and also served as the final Soviet minister of foreign affairs from 1985 to 1991.

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Born: 25 January 1928 wd
Place of birth: Mamati wd
Died: 7 July 2014 wd
Place of death: Tbilisi wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Georgia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: Union of Citizens of Georgia, Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education: Akaki Tsereteli State University wd
Spouse: Nanuli Shevardnadze wd

Positions held wd

President of Georgia (26 November 1995 – 23 November 2003)
Prime Minister of Georgia (6 August 1993 – 20 August 1993)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (19 November 1991 – 25 December 1991)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (2 July 1985 – 15 January 1991)
Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1 July 1985 – 13 July 1990)
Candidate member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (27 November 1978 – 1 July 1985)
First Secretary of the Georgian Communist Party (29 September 1972 – 6 July 1985)
deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union

Awards wd

Hero of Socialist Labour (1981)
Order of the October Revolution (1976)
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class (1985)
Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1966)
Order of State of Republic of Turkey (1999)
Independence Order (2000)
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1999)
honorary citizen of Tbilisi
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (1999)
Order of Outstanding Merit (2003)
Medal "For Labour Valour" (1960)
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" (1970)
Medal "For excellent service in the protection of public order"
Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
Honored Worker of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Questions

When was Eduard Shevardnadze born?: Eduard Shevardnadze was born on 25 January 1928 in Mamati.
What positions has Eduard Shevardnadze held?: Positions held by Eduard Shevardnadze include: President of Georgia (1995–2003); Prime Minister of Georgia (1993–1993); Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (1991–1991); Minister of Foreign Affairs of USSR (1985–1991); Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1985–1990).
Where did Eduard Shevardnadze study?: Eduard Shevardnadze was educated at Akaki Tsereteli State University.

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