Jānis Balodis

Latvian military personnel and politician (1881-1965)
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Jānis Balodis

Summary

Jānis Balodis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Trikāta Parish[2]. He was born on February 20, 1881[3]. He died in Saulkrasti[4]. He died on August 8, 1965[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], politician[7], military officer[8], and minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jānis Balodis's place of birth was Trikāta Parish[2].
  • Jānis Balodis died in Saulkrasti[4].
  • Jānis Balodis was born on February 20, 1881[3].
  • Jānis Balodis died on August 8, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[11].
  • Jānis Balodis held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Jānis Balodis held citizenship in Latvia[13].
  • Jānis Balodis held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Jānis Balodis worked as a soldier[6].
  • Jānis Balodis's professions included politician[7].
  • Jānis Balodis's professions included military officer[8].
  • Jānis Balodis's professions included minister[9].
  • Jānis Balodis held the position of deputy of Saeima[15].
  • Jānis Balodis's education included a stint at Vilnius Military School[16].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of Lāčplēsis[17].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of Viesturs[18].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[19].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21].
  • Jānis Balodis received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].
  • Jānis Balodis is recorded as male[23].
  • Jānis Balodis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jānis Balodis was affiliated with the Latvian Peasant Union[25].
  • Jānis Balodis's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[26].
  • Jānis Balodis's Commons category is recorded as Jānis Balodis[27].

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Origins and Family

Jānis Balodis's place of birth was Trikāta Parish[2]. He was born on February 20, 1881[3].

Education

Jānis Balodis's education included a stint at Vilnius Military School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], politician[7], military officer[8], and minister[9]. Jānis Balodis held the position of deputy of Saeima[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lāčplēsis[17], an order[28], in Latvia[29], founded in 1919[30]; Order of Viesturs[18], an order[31], in Latvia[32], founded in 1938[33]; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[19], a grade of an order[34], in Latvia[35], founded in 1924[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[41], in Russian Empire[42].

Personal Life

Jānis Balodis was affiliated with the Latvian Peasant Union[25].

Death and Burial

Jānis Balodis died on August 8, 1965[5]. He died in Saulkrasti[4]. He is buried at Forest Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jānis Balodis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jānis Balodis born?

Jānis Balodis was born in Trikāta Parish[2].

Where did Jānis Balodis die?

Jānis Balodis passed away in Saulkrasti[4].

What did Jānis Balodis do for work?

Jānis Balodis worked as soldier[6], politician[7], military officer[8], and minister[9].

Where did Jānis Balodis go to school?

Jānis Balodis was educated at Vilnius Military School[16].

What awards did Jānis Balodis receive?

Honors received include Order of Lāčplēsis[17], Order of Viesturs[18], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[19], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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