Rokas Žilinskas
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Rokas Žilinskas (20 July 1972 – 6 June 2017[1]) was a Lithuanian journalist and politician. He was elected to the Seimas in 2008 and was a member of the Lithuanian Parliament until his death. He was the first openly gay member of the parliament.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Seimas, Succeeded by ...
Rokas Žilinskas | |
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Member of the Seimas | |
In office 17 November 2008 – 6 June 2017 | |
Succeeded by | Andrius Navickas |
Constituency | Multi–member |
Personal details | |
Born | (1972-07-20)20 July 1972 Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, USSR |
Died | 6 June 2017(2017-06-06) (aged 44) Vilnius, Lithuania |
Political party | National Resurrection Party (2008–2011) Christian Party Homeland Union (2011–2017) |
Parent | Jūratė Žilinskienė Gediminas Žilinskas |
Alma mater | University of Vilnius |
Profession | Journalist |
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