Vilis Lācis
Latvian writer, politician (1904-1966)
Vilis Lācis was born on May 12, 1904 in Vecmīlgrāvis and died on February 6, 1966 in Riga, aged 61. Recorded occupations: writer and politician. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire, Latvia and Soviet Union. Positions held include deputy of Saeima and deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Honours include Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, Medal "For the Defence of Moscow", Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945". Member of USSR Union of Writers.
- Born
- May 12, 1904 · Vecmīlgrāvis
- Died
- February 6, 1966 · Riga
- Age at death
- 61
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Latvia, Soviet Union
- Occupations
- writer, politician
- Positions held
- deputy of Saeima, deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
- Honours
- Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, Medal "For the Defence of Moscow", Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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