Background
CHKHEIDZE, Nikolay was born in 1864.
CHKHEIDZE, Nikolay was born in 1864.
Late 1890’s took up political work in Caucasus. 1907-1912 and 1912-1917 Tiflis Province deputy, 3rd and 4th State Dumas. Leader, Menshevik faction, 4th Duma.
During World War 1 supported centrist policies. During 1917 February Revol member, Provisional Committee, State Duma. Sided with defensists.
Fcb-August 1917 chairman, Petrograd Soviet of Workers and Soldiers' Deputy. Chairman, Central Executive Committee of 1st convocation. Supported Provisional Government.
After 1917 October Revol chairman. Geo Constituent Assembly. 1921 emigrated to France after establishment of Soviet rule in Georgia