Alberts Kviesis

Latvian politician, president of Latvia (1881-1944)
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Alberts Kviesis
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Alberts Kviesis

Summary

Alberts Kviesis is a human[1]. Born in Ērgļi[2], he… he was born on December 22, 1881[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on August 9, 1944[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ērgļi[2], Alberts Kviesis…
  • Alberts Kviesis passed away in Riga[4].
  • Alberts Kviesis was born on December 22, 1881[3].
  • Alberts Kviesis died on August 9, 1944[5].
  • Alberts Kviesis is buried at Forest Cemetery[9].
  • Alberts Kviesis held citizenship in Latvia[10].
  • Alberts Kviesis held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Alberts Kviesis worked as a politician[6].
  • Alberts Kviesis's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Alberts Kviesis held the position of Minister for Interior[12].
  • Alberts Kviesis held the position of President of Latvia[13].
  • Alberts Kviesis held the position of deputy of Saeima[14].
  • Alberts Kviesis's education included a stint at University of Tartu[15].
  • Alberts Kviesis received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[16].
  • Alberts Kviesis received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[17].
  • Alberts Kviesis received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Alberts Kviesis is recorded as male[19].
  • Alberts Kviesis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alberts Kviesis was affiliated with the Latvian Peasant Union[21].
  • Alberts Kviesis's Commons category is recorded as Alberts Kviesis[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Alberts Kviesis's family name is recorded as Kviesis[24].
  • Alberts Kviesis's given name is recorded as Alberts[25].
  • Alberts Kviesis's work location is recorded as Riga[26].
  • Alberts Kviesis's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Alberts Kviesis's place of birth was Ērgļi[2]. He was born on December 22, 1881[3].

Education

Alberts Kviesis was educated at University of Tartu[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Minister for Interior[12]; President of Latvia[13], a position[28], in Latvia[29], founded in 1922[30]; and deputy of Saeima[14], a position[31], in Latvia[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[16], a grade of an order[33], in Latvia[34], founded in 1924[35]; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[17], a grade of an order[36], in Estonia[37]; and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1919[40].

Personal Life

Alberts Kviesis was affiliated with the Latvian Peasant Union[21].

Death and Burial

Alberts Kviesis died on August 9, 1944[5]. He passed away in Riga[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alberts Kviesis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alberts Kviesis born?

Alberts Kviesis's place of birth was Ērgļi[2].

Where did Alberts Kviesis die?

Alberts Kviesis passed away in Riga[4].

What did Alberts Kviesis do for work?

Alberts Kviesis worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Alberts Kviesis go to school?

Alberts Kviesis was educated at University of Tartu[15].

What awards did Alberts Kviesis receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[16], 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[17], and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Alberts
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    Educated at University of Tartu
    Member of political party Latvian Peasant Union
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