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Jonas Žemaitis

President of Lithuania (1909-1954)

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Jonas Žemaitis, also known under his nom de guerre Vytautas, was a Lithuanian general and a Lithuanian partisan who led the resistance against the Soviet occupation. He was the chairman of the Union of Lithuanian Freedom Fighters.

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Born
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Place of birth
Palanga wd
Died
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Place of death
Butyrka prison wd
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Lithuania wd
Occupation
military personnel, resistance fighter, freedom fighter, commander-in-chief, head of state wd
Education
School of Applied Artillery wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Republic of Lithuania (16 February 1949 – 26 November 1954)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Vytis (1997)
  • Independence Medal

Questions

When was Jonas Žemaitis born?
Jonas Žemaitis was born on 15 March 1909 in Palanga.
What positions has Jonas Žemaitis held?
Positions held by Jonas Žemaitis include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (1949–1954).
Where did Jonas Žemaitis study?
Jonas Žemaitis was educated at School of Applied Artillery.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jonas Žemaitis · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q887802 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: JZemaitis.JPG by User:Henkt (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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