When was Rolandas Paksas born?

Rolandas Paksas was born on 10 June 1956 in Telšiai.

What positions has Rolandas Paksas held?

Positions held by Rolandas Paksas include: Member of the European Parliament (since 1 July 2014); Member of the European Parliament (2009–2014); President of the Republic of Lithuania (2003–2004); Prime Minister of Lithuania (2000–2001); Member of the Seimas (2000–2003).

Where did Rolandas Paksas study?

Rolandas Paksas was educated at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation.

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Rolandas Paksas

Lithuanian politician (born 1956)

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Rolandas Paksas is a Lithuanian politician who served as the sixth president of Lithuania from 2003 until his impeachment in April 2004. He previously served two terms as the prime minister of Lithuania in 1999 and again from 2000 to 2001, and as Mayor of Vilnius from 1997 to 1999 and again from 2000 to 2001. He led Order and Justice from 2004 to 2016 and was a Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2019.

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Born: 10 June 1956 wd
Place of birth: Telšiai wd
Citizenship: Lithuania wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Communist Party of Lithuania, Order and Justice wd
Education: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation wd

Positions held wd

Member of the European Parliament (since 1 July 2014)
Member of the European Parliament (14 July 2009 – 30 June 2014)
President of the Republic of Lithuania (26 February 2003 – 6 April 2004)
Prime Minister of Lithuania (26 October 2000 – 20 June 2001)
Member of the Seimas (19 October 2000 – 15 February 2003)
Prime Minister of Lithuania (18 May 1999 – 27 October 1999)
Member of the Seimas

Awards wd

Order of the Three Stars
Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2003)
Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class

Questions

When was Rolandas Paksas born?: Rolandas Paksas was born on 10 June 1956 in Telšiai.
What positions has Rolandas Paksas held?: Positions held by Rolandas Paksas include: Member of the European Parliament (since 1 July 2014); Member of the European Parliament (2009–2014); President of the Republic of Lithuania (2003–2004); Prime Minister of Lithuania (2000–2001); Member of the Seimas (2000–2003).
Where did Rolandas Paksas study?: Rolandas Paksas was educated at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation.

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