When was Antanas Merkys born?

Antanas Merkys was born on 1 February 1887 in Skapiškis.

What positions has Antanas Merkys held?

Positions held by Antanas Merkys include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (1940–1940); Prime Minister of Lithuania (1939–1940).

Where did Antanas Merkys study?

Antanas Merkys was educated at Riga Alexander Gymnasium, Imperial University of Dorpat, Faculty of Law of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

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Antanas Merkys

Lithuanian politician (1887-1955)

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Antanas Merkys was the last Prime Minister of independent Lithuania, serving from November 1939 to June 1940. When the Soviet Union presented an ultimatum to Lithuania demanding that it accept a Soviet garrison, President Antanas Smetona fled the country, leaving Merkys as acting president. Merkys ostensibly cooperated with the Soviets, and illegally took over the presidency in his own right. After three days, Merkys handed power to Justas Paleckis, who formed the People's Government of Lithuania. When Merkys attempted to flee the country, he was captured and deported to the interior of Russia, where he died in 1955.

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Born: 1 February 1887 wd
Place of birth: Skapiškis wd
Died: 5 March 1955 wd
Place of death: Vladimir Oblast wd
Citizenship: Lithuania wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Lithuanian Nationalist and Republican Union wd
Education: Riga Alexander Gymnasium, Imperial University of Dorpat, Faculty of Law of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Lithuania (15 June 1940 – 17 June 1940)
Prime Minister of Lithuania (21 November 1939 – 17 June 1940)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Cross of Vytis

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When was Antanas Merkys born?: Antanas Merkys was born on 1 February 1887 in Skapiškis.
What positions has Antanas Merkys held?: Positions held by Antanas Merkys include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (1940–1940); Prime Minister of Lithuania (1939–1940).
Where did Antanas Merkys study?: Antanas Merkys was educated at Riga Alexander Gymnasium, Imperial University of Dorpat, Faculty of Law of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

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