Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics
Prime Minister of Latvia (1887–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics (5 February [O.S. 24 January] 1887, Durbe[1] – 22 August 1925, near Tukums) was a Latvian politician and diplomat who served as the first Foreign Minister of Latvia from its independence until 1924 and again from December of the same year until his death. He also served two terms as the Prime Minister of Latvia from June, 1921 to January, 1923 and from June 1923 to January, 1924. He was one of the founders of the Latvian Farmers' Union, one of Latvia's oldest political parties.[1][2]
Quick Facts 2nd Prime Minister of Latvia, President ...
Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics | |
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2nd Prime Minister of Latvia | |
In office 19 June 1921 – 26 January 1923 | |
President | Jānis Čakste |
Preceded by | Kārlis Ulmanis |
Succeeded by | Jānis Pauļuks |
In office 28 June 1923 – 26 January 1924 | |
President | Jānis Čakste |
Preceded by | Jānis Pauļuks |
Succeeded by | Voldemārs Zāmuēls |
Foreign Minister of Latvia | |
In office 18 November 1918 – 26 January 1924 | |
Prime Minister | Kārlis Ulmanis Jānis Pauļuks Himself |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Ludvigs Sēja |
In office 18 December 1924 – 22 August 1925 | |
Prime Minister | Hugo Celmiņš |
Preceded by | Ludvigs Sēja |
Succeeded by | Hugo Celmiņš |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-02-05)5 February 1887 Durbe, Latvia (part of the Russian Empire) |
Died | 22 August 1925(1925-08-22) (aged 38) Sēme parish, Latvia |
Resting place | Riga Forest cemetery |
Political party | Latvian Farmers' Union |
Spouse | Anna Meierovics (née Fielhold) |
Children | Helmuts, Ruta, Gunars |
Profession | Diplomat, Politician |
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