# Artūras Paulauskas

_Lithuanian politician (born 1953)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Artūras Paulauskas is a Lithuanian politician who was Speaker of Seimas, the parliament of Lithuania, from 2000 to 2006. He served as acting President of Lithuania from 6 April to 12 July 2004.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 August 1953 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Vilnius ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Lithuania ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; jurist; public prosecutor general ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P106))
- **Political party:** New Union (Social Liberals) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P102))
- **Education:** Vilnius University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P69))
- **Positions held:** Member of the Seimas (16 November 2012 – 14 November 2016); Minister of Environment (31 January 2008 – 9 December 2008); Member of the Seimas (15 November 2004 – 17 November 2008); Speaker of the Seimas (12 July 2004 – 11 April 2006); President of the Republic of Lithuania (6 April 2004 – 12 July 2004); Speaker of the Seimas (19 October 2000 – 6 April 2004); Member of the Seimas (19 October 2000 – 14 November 2004); Prosecutor General of Lithuania (1990–1995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Three Stars; Order of the White Star, 1st Class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704#P166))

## Questions

**When was Artūras Paulauskas born?**  
Artūras Paulauskas was born on 23 August 1953 in Vilnius.

**What positions has Artūras Paulauskas held?**  
Positions held by Artūras Paulauskas include: Member of the Seimas (2012–2016); Minister of Environment (2008–2008); Member of the Seimas (2004–2008); Speaker of the Seimas (2004–2006); President of the Republic of Lithuania (2004–2004).

**Where did Artūras Paulauskas study?**  
Artūras Paulauskas was educated at Vilnius University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Artūras Paulauskas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art%C5%ABras_Paulauskas) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q356704](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356704) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Artūras Paulauskas.jpg by The original uploader was Kimodin at Polish Wikipedia . (GFDL 1.2)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art%C5%ABras_Paulauskas.jpg)

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