Jonas Avyžius

Lithuanian author and politician (1922–1999)
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Jonas Avyžius

Summary

Jonas Avyžius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mėdginai[2]. He was born on May 16, 1922[3]. He died in Vilnius[4]. He died on July 7, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mėdginai[2], Jonas Avyžius…
  • Jonas Avyžius passed away in Vilnius[4].
  • Jonas Avyžius was born on May 16, 1922[3].
  • Jonas Avyžius died on July 7, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at Antakalnis Cemetery[10].
  • Jonas Avyžius held citizenship in Lithuania[11].
  • Jonas Avyžius held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Jonas Avyžius worked as a politician[6].
  • Jonas Avyžius's professions included writer[7].
  • Jonas Avyžius worked as a journalist[8].
  • Jonas Avyžius held the position of Member of the Seimas[13].
  • Jonas Avyžius received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14].
  • Jonas Avyžius received the Lenin Prize[15].
  • Jonas Avyžius received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[16].
  • Jonas Avyžius received the Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[17].
  • Jonas Avyžius was a member of USSR Union of Writers[18].
  • Jonas Avyžius is recorded as male[19].
  • Jonas Avyžius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jonas Avyžius was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[21].
  • Jonas Avyžius's given name is recorded as Jonas[22].
  • Jonas Avyžius's work location is recorded as Vilnius[23].
  • Jonas Avyžius's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24].
  • Jonas Avyžius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Lithuanian[25].
  • Jonas Avyžius's writing language is recorded as Lithuanian[26].

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Origins and Family

Jonas Avyžius's place of birth was Mėdginai[2]. He was born on May 16, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. Jonas Avyžius held the position of Member of the Seimas[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], a socialist order of merit[27], in Soviet Union[28], founded in 1928[29]; Lenin Prize[15], a Soviet state award[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1925[32]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[16], an order[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1972[35]; and Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[17], a grade of an order[36], in Lithuania[37].

Personal Life

Jonas Avyžius was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[21].

Death and Burial

Jonas Avyžius died on July 7, 1999[5]. He died in Vilnius[4]. Burial took place at Antakalnis Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jonas Avyžius is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Jonas Avyžius born?

Born in Mėdginai[2], Jonas Avyžius…

Where did Jonas Avyžius die?

Jonas Avyžius passed away in Vilnius[4].

What did Jonas Avyžius do for work?

Jonas Avyžius worked as politician[6], writer[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Jonas Avyžius receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], Lenin Prize[15], Order of Friendship of Peoples[16], and Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Lithuania, Soviet Union
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