Andris Bērziņš

eighth president of Latvia (born 1944)
Person human Q57506
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Summary

Andris Bērziņš was born on December 10, 1944[1], in Nītaure[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], banker[4], businessperson[5], and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Dace Seisuma[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Latvia[9], Soviet Union[10]
  • Native language: Latvian[11]
  • Educated at: Riga Technical University[12], University of Latvia[13], Sigulda State Gymnasium[14]
  • Award received: Order of the White Eagle[15], Cross of Recognition[16], Order of Viesturs[17], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], Order of Outstanding Merit[20], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th class[21], Order of the Three Stars[22], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[23], St. George's Order of Victory[24], Order of St. Olav[25], Grand Order of King Tomislav[26], Registered firearms[27], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Commons category: Andris Bērziņš (Latvian President)[30]
  • Family name: Bērziņš[31]
  • Given name: Andris[32]
  • IPA transcription: ˈan.dris ˈbɛːr.ziɲʃ[33]
  • Work location: Riga[34]
  • Described by source: Lentapedia[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[36]
  • Name in native language: Andris Bērziņš[37]
  • Different from: Andris Bērziņš[38]
  • Candidacy in election: 2011 Latvian presidential election[39]

Why It Matters

Andris Bērziņš has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Andris Bērziņš born?

Andris Bērziņš's place of birth was Nītaure[2].

Who was Andris Bērziņš married to?

Andris Bērziņš's spouses include Dace Seisuma[8].

What did Andris Bērziņš do for work?

Andris Bērziņš worked as a politician[3], banker[4], businessperson[5], and engineer[6].

Where did Andris Bērziņš go to school?

Andris Bērziņš was educated at Riga Technical University[12], University of Latvia[13], and Sigulda State Gymnasium[14].

What awards did Andris Bērziņš receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[15], Cross of Recognition[16], Order of Viesturs[17], and Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . enciklopedija.lv. enciklopedija.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . trend.az. trend.az. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . zakon.rada.gov.ua. zakon.rada.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source → Lentapedia
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