When was Valdas Adamkus born?

Valdas Adamkus was born on 3 November 1926 in Kaunas.

What positions has Valdas Adamkus held?

Positions held by Valdas Adamkus include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (2004–2009); UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (since September 2003); President of the Republic of Lithuania (1998–2003); president.

Where did Valdas Adamkus study?

Valdas Adamkus was educated at LMU Munich, Illinois Institute of Technology.

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Valdas Adamkus

Lithuanian politician, twice President of Lithuania (born 1926)

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Valdas Adamkus is a Lithuanian politician, diplomat, civil engineer and civil servant. He served as the fifth and seventh president of Lithuania from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2004 to 2009.

Quick facts

Born: 3 November 1926 wd
Place of birth: Kaunas wd
Citizenship: Lithuania, United States wd
Occupation: politician, sprinter, civil engineer wd
Political party: Republican Party, Social Democratic Party of Lithuania wd
Education: LMU Munich, Illinois Institute of Technology wd
Spouse: Alma Adamkienė wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Lithuania (12 July 2004 – 12 July 2009)
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (since September 2003)
President of the Republic of Lithuania (26 February 1998 – 26 February 2003)
president

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2001)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (2006)
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2005)
Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) (1999)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1998)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (1998)
Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (2002)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars (2001)
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2005)
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania (2001)
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1999)
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2008)
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2009)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (1999)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1999)

Questions

When was Valdas Adamkus born?: Valdas Adamkus was born on 3 November 1926 in Kaunas.
What positions has Valdas Adamkus held?: Positions held by Valdas Adamkus include: President of the Republic of Lithuania (2004–2009); UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (since September 2003); President of the Republic of Lithuania (1998–2003); president.
Where did Valdas Adamkus study?: Valdas Adamkus was educated at LMU Munich, Illinois Institute of Technology.

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