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(Poet) Prince Grigol Orbeliani, a prominent Georgian Romanticist poet and military general in Imperial Russian service, was known for his patriotic poetry lamenting Georgia's lost independence and the fall of the Royal House of Bagration. He served in the Imperial Russian Army for many years and rose to top positions within the imperial administration in the Caucasus region. Orbeliani's dual roles as a poet and military leader showcased his dedication to both his artistic pursuits and his duties in service to the empire.