Jānis Straume

Latvian politician
Person human Q6112631
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Jānis Straume

Summary

Jānis Straume is a human[1]. Born in Sigulda[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1962[3]. He died in Jūrmala[4]. He died on July 10, 2024[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jānis Straume was born in Sigulda[2].
  • Jānis Straume died in Jūrmala[4].
  • Jānis Straume was born on August 27, 1962[3].
  • Jānis Straume died on July 10, 2024[5].
  • Jānis Straume held citizenship in Latvia[9].
  • Jānis Straume's professions included politician[6].
  • Jānis Straume's professions included physician[7].
  • Jānis Straume held the position of deputy of Saeima[10].
  • Jānis Straume held the position of deputy of Saeima[11].
  • Jānis Straume held the position of Speaker of the Saeima[12].
  • Jānis Straume's education included a stint at Riga Stradiņš University[13].
  • Jānis Straume is recorded as male[14].
  • Jānis Straume's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jānis Straume was affiliated with the For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK[16].
  • Jānis Straume's Commons category is recorded as Jānis Straume[17].
  • The cause of death was train collision[18].
  • Jānis Straume's family name is recorded as Straume[19].
  • Jānis Straume's given name is recorded as Jānis[20].
  • Jānis Straume's work location is recorded as Riga[21].
  • Jānis Straume's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sigulda[2], Jānis Straume… he was born on August 27, 1962[3].

Education

Jānis Straume's education included a stint at Riga Stradiņš University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and physician[7]. Positions held include deputy of Saeima[10], a position[23], in Latvia[24] and Speaker of the Saeima[12], a position[25], in Latvia[26].

Personal Life

Jānis Straume was affiliated with the For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK[16].

Death and Burial

Jānis Straume died on July 10, 2024[5]. He passed away in Jūrmala[4]. The cause of death was train collision[18].

Why It Matters

Jānis Straume ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was Jānis Straume born?

Born in Sigulda[2], Jānis Straume…

Where did Jānis Straume die?

Jānis Straume died in Jūrmala[4].

What did Jānis Straume do for work?

Jānis Straume worked as politician[6] and physician[7].

Where did Jānis Straume go to school?

Jānis Straume was educated at Riga Stradiņš University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Jūrmala
    Cause of death train collision
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed Latvian
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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