When was Kazys Grinius born?

Kazys Grinius was born on 17 December 1866 in Selema.

What positions has Kazys Grinius held?

Positions held by Kazys Grinius include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (1926–1926); Prime Minister of Lithuania (1920–1922).

Where did Kazys Grinius study?

Kazys Grinius was educated at Marijampolė Gymnasium, Medical faculty of Moscow University.

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Kazys Grinius

Third President of Lithuania from 7 June 1926 until 17 December 1926 (1866-1950)

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Kazys Grinius was the third President of Lithuania, holding the office from 7 June 1926 to 17 December 1926. Previously, he had served as the fifth Prime Minister of Lithuania, from 19 June 1920 until his resignation on 18 January 1922. He was posthumously awarded the Lithuanian Life Saving Cross for saving people during the Holocaust and was recognised as a Righteous Among the Nations in 2016.

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Born: 17 December 1866 wd
Place of birth: Selema wd
Died: 4 June 1950 wd
Place of death: Chicago wd
Citizenship: Lithuania wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, physician, teacher, publicist, book dealer wd
Political party: Lithuanian Popular Peasants' Union wd
Education: Marijampolė Gymnasium, Medical faculty of Moscow University wd
Spouse: Joana Griniuvienė wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Lithuania (7 June 1926 – 17 December 1926)
Prime Minister of Lithuania (19 June 1920 – 2 February 1922)

Awards wd

Life Saving Cross
Righteous Among the Nations (2015)

Questions

When was Kazys Grinius born?: Kazys Grinius was born on 17 December 1866 in Selema.
What positions has Kazys Grinius held?: Positions held by Kazys Grinius include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (1926–1926); Prime Minister of Lithuania (1920–1922).
Where did Kazys Grinius study?: Kazys Grinius was educated at Marijampolė Gymnasium, Medical faculty of Moscow University.

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