The Nikoladze family (Georgian: ნიკოლაძე) is a Georgian noble family (aznauri) known since 14th-16th century, originating from the Kingdom of Imereti.
History
editNikoladze family was included in the list of nobles of Georgia in 1860 in the so-called "Barkhatnaia Kniga" published in Saint Petersburg.[1] The first mention of the name dates back to 14th century in the monastery of Tbeti (The Tbethi Synodal Records) under the name of "Nikolasdze" (ნიკოლასძე). The Nikoladze family was also mentioned in the Catholicate list of Abkhazia (Western Georgia).[2]
Notable members
edit- Niko Nikoladze, Georgian writer
- Iakob Nikoladze, Georgian artist
- Koka Nikoladze, Georgian composer
References
edit- ^ Barkhatnaia Kniga Georgian Genealogy Archive.
- ^ (in Georgian) აფხაზეთის საკათალიკოზო გლეხების დიდი დავთარი Georgian Genealogy Archive.