Arnolds Spekke

Latvian philologist, historian, diplomat (1887-1972)
Person human Q4795360
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Arnolds Spekke

Summary

Arnolds Spekke is a human[1]. Born in Vecumnieki Parish[2], he… he was born on +1887-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1972-07-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], diplomat[7], philologist[8], literary scholar[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vecumnieki Parish[2], Arnolds Spekke…
  • Arnolds Spekke passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Arnolds Spekke was born on +1887-06-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Arnolds Spekke died on +1972-07-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vecumnieki cemetery[12].
  • Arnolds Spekke was married to Q136631339[13].
  • A child of Arnolds Spekke was Q136631472[14].
  • Arnolds Spekke held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Arnolds Spekke held citizenship in Latvia[16].
  • Arnolds Spekke held citizenship in Italy[17].
  • Arnolds Spekke's professions included historian[6].
  • Arnolds Spekke's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Arnolds Spekke's professions included philologist[8].
  • Arnolds Spekke worked as a literary scholar[9].
  • Arnolds Spekke worked as a translator[10].
  • Arnolds Spekke held the position of chargé d'affaires[18].
  • Arnolds Spekke held the position of consul general[19].
  • Arnolds Spekke held the position of Latvian diplomatic service[20].
  • Among Arnolds Spekke's employers was Moscow Archaeological Institute[21].
  • Arnolds Spekke was employed by Jelgava Real school[22].
  • Arnolds Spekke was employed by Liepājas 1. ģimnāzija[23].
  • Among Arnolds Spekke's employers was Higher School of Latvia[24].
  • Arnolds Spekke was employed by Riga State Gymnasium No.1[25].
  • Arnolds Spekke was employed by University of Latvia[26].
  • Arnolds Spekke's education included a stint at Jelgava Real school[27].

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Origins and Family

Arnolds Spekke's place of birth was Vecumnieki Parish[2]. He was born on +1887-06-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Jelgava Real school[27], a Realschule[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1857[30]; Polytechnical Institute Riga[31], an educational institution[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1896[34], headquartered in Riga[35]; Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[36], a faculty of law[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1755[39]; Philological Faculty of Moscow State University[40], a faculty[41], in Russia[42]; Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages[43], a school[44], in Russia[45], founded in 1815[46]; and Lomonosov Moscow State University[47], a public university[48], in Russia[49], founded in 1755[50], headquartered in Moscow[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], diplomat[7], philologist[8], literary scholar[9], and translator[10]. Employers include Moscow Archaeological Institute[21], a university[52], in Russian Empire[53], founded in 1907[54]; Jelgava Real school[22], a Realschule[55], in Russian Empire[56], founded in 1857[57]; Liepājas 1. ģimnāzija[23], a Gymnasium[58], in Latvia[59], founded in 1910[60]; Higher School of Latvia[24], an organization[61], in Latvia[62], founded in 1919[63]; Riga State Gymnasium No.1[25], a school[64], in Latvia[65], founded in 1211[66]; and University of Latvia[26], a public university[67], in Latvia[68], founded in 1919[69], headquartered in Riga[70]. Positions held include chargé d'affaires[18], a diplomatic rank[71]; consul general[19], a diplomatic rank[72]; and Latvian diplomatic service[20], a government agency[73], founded in 1940[74].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[75], Q136361332[76], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[77], Q20804101[78], and Q136373579[79].

Personal Life

Among Arnolds Spekke's spouses was Q136631339[13]. A child of him was Q136631472[14].

Death and Burial

Arnolds Spekke died on +1972-07-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Vecumnieki cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Arnolds Spekke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Arnolds Spekke born?

Born in Vecumnieki Parish[2], Arnolds Spekke…

Where did Arnolds Spekke die?

Arnolds Spekke passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Arnolds Spekke married to?

Arnolds Spekke's spouses include Q136631339[13].

What did Arnolds Spekke do for work?

Arnolds Spekke worked as historian[6], diplomat[7], philologist[8], literary scholar[9], and translator[10].

Where did Arnolds Spekke go to school?

Arnolds Spekke was educated at Jelgava Real school[27], Polytechnical Institute Riga[31], Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[36], and Philological Faculty of Moscow State University[40].

What awards did Arnolds Spekke receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[75], Q136361332[76], Q136361332[82], and Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[77].

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  1. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Award received Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Q136361332, Q136361332 +7
    Place of birth Vecumnieki Parish
    Given name Arnolds
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