Shalva Akhaltsikheli
Shalva Akhaltsikheli | |
|---|---|
| Duke (Eristavi) of Akhalkalaki | |
| In office ?–1226 | |
| Preceded by | Kakha II Toreli |
| Succeeded by | Gamrekeli III Toreli |
| Mechurchletukhutsesi | |
| In office 1212–1222 | |
| Preceded by | Abulasan |
| Succeeded by | Ivane I Jaqeli |
| Mandaturtukhutsesi | |
| In office 1202–1215 | |
| Preceded by | Zakare II Zakarian |
| Succeeded by | Shahnshah Zakarian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 1227 |
| Children | Pharadavla Akhaltsikheli |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Shamkor Battle of Basiani Siege of Kars Battle of Garni |
Shalva Akhaltsikheli | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 1227 |
| Venerated in | Georgian Orthodox Church |
| Feast | June 17 |
Shalva Akhaltsikheli (Georgian: შალვა ახალციხელი) (died 1227) was a Georgian military commander and court official. He was a member of the Akhaltsikheli family and held the title of Duke of Akhalkalaki. Shalva served as Mechurchletukhutsesi (Lord High Treasurer) and Mandaturtukhutsesi (Lord High Mandator), under Queen Tamar and her successor, King George IV. He was canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church which commemorates him on June 17/June 30 (O.S.).