Gustavs Zemgals

President of Latvia (1871-1939)
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Gustavs Zemgals
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Gustavs Zemgals

Summary

Gustavs Zemgals is a human[1]. His place of birth was Džūkste Parish[2]. He was born on August 12, 1871[3]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He died on January 6, 1939[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustavs Zemgals was born in Džūkste Parish[2].
  • Gustavs Zemgals passed away in Riga[4].
  • Gustavs Zemgals was born on August 12, 1871[3].
  • Gustavs Zemgals died on January 6, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[10].
  • Gustavs Zemgals held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Gustavs Zemgals held citizenship in Latvia[12].
  • Gustavs Zemgals worked as a politician[6].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's professions included journalist[8].
  • Gustavs Zemgals held the position of President of Latvia[13].
  • Gustavs Zemgals held the position of deputy of Saeima[14].
  • Gustavs Zemgals held the position of Mayor of Riga[15].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's education included a stint at Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[16].
  • Gustavs Zemgals received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17].
  • Gustavs Zemgals received the Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[18].
  • Gustavs Zemgals was a member of Austrums Academic Society[19].
  • Gustavs Zemgals is recorded as male[20].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gustavs Zemgals was affiliated with the Democratic Centre[22].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's Commons category is recorded as Gustavs Zemgals[23].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's family name is recorded as Zemgals[24].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's given name is recorded as Gustavs[25].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's work location is recorded as Riga[26].
  • Gustavs Zemgals's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustavs Zemgals was born in Džūkste Parish[2]. He was born on August 12, 1871[3].

Education

Gustavs Zemgals's education included a stint at Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and journalist[8]. Positions held include President of Latvia[13], a position[28], in Latvia[29], founded in 1922[30]; deputy of Saeima[14], a position[31], in Latvia[32]; and Mayor of Riga[15], a position[33], in Latvia[34], founded in 1226[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17], a grade of an order[36], in Latvia[37], founded in 1924[38] and Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[18], a grade of an order[39], in Latvia[40], founded in 1924[41].

Personal Life

Gustavs Zemgals was affiliated with the Democratic Centre[22].

Death and Burial

Gustavs Zemgals died on January 6, 1939[5]. He died in Riga[4]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gustavs Zemgals ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Gustavs Zemgals born?

Gustavs Zemgals was born in Džūkste Parish[2].

Where did Gustavs Zemgals die?

Gustavs Zemgals passed away in Riga[4].

What did Gustavs Zemgals do for work?

Gustavs Zemgals worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Gustavs Zemgals go to school?

Gustavs Zemgals was educated at Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[16].

What awards did Gustavs Zemgals receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17] and Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · MaksOttoVonStirlitz · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class, Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Gustavs
    Family name Zemgals
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire, Latvia
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