Jūlijs Vanags

Latvian writer (1903-1986)
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Jūlijs Vanags

Summary

Jūlijs Vanags is a human[1]. He was born in Medņi parish[2]. He was born on July 8, 1903[3]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He died on October 12, 1986[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], and poet[10]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Medņi parish[2], Jūlijs Vanags…
  • Jūlijs Vanags died in Riga[4].
  • Jūlijs Vanags was born on July 8, 1903[3].
  • Jūlijs Vanags died on October 12, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Rainis Cemetery[12].
  • Jūlijs Vanags held citizenship in Latvia[13].
  • Jūlijs Vanags held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's professions included translator[6].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's professions included writer[7].
  • Jūlijs Vanags worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's professions included playwright[9].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's professions included poet[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Jūlijs Vanags is Anthem of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic[15].
  • Jūlijs Vanags received the Order of the October Revolution[16].
  • Jūlijs Vanags received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].
  • Jūlijs Vanags received the Order of the Red Star[18].
  • Jūlijs Vanags received the Order of the Badge of Honour[19].
  • Jūlijs Vanags received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[20].
  • Jūlijs Vanags is recorded as male[21].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jūlijs Vanags was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's family name is recorded as Vanags[24].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's given name is recorded as Jūlijs[25].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's pseudonym is recorded as Ķeksis[26].
  • Jūlijs Vanags's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[27].

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Origins and Family

Jūlijs Vanags's place of birth was Medņi parish[2]. He was born on July 8, 1903[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], and poet[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jūlijs Vanags is Anthem of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the October Revolution[16], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1967[30]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1928[33]; Order of the Red Star[18], a socialist order of merit[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; Order of the Badge of Honour[19], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1935[39]; and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[40], in Soviet Union[41].

Personal Life

Jūlijs Vanags was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].

Death and Burial

Jūlijs Vanags died on October 12, 1986[5]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He is buried at Rainis Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jūlijs Vanags is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Jūlijs Vanags born?

Born in Medņi parish[2], Jūlijs Vanags…

Where did Jūlijs Vanags die?

Jūlijs Vanags died in Riga[4].

What did Jūlijs Vanags do for work?

Jūlijs Vanags worked as translator[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], and poet[10].

What awards did Jūlijs Vanags receive?

Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[16], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], Order of the Red Star[18], and Order of the Badge of Honour[19].

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  1. [2] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . podvignaroda.ru. podvignaroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . 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. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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