Leonīds Kalniņš

Latvian general
Person human Q20752851
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Summary

Leonīds Kalniņš was born on February 13, 1957[1], in Pervomaysky District[2]. He has worked as a military personnel[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Пышкино-Троицкий район[5]
  • Country of citizenship: Latvia[6], Soviet Union[7]
  • Educated at: Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force[8], Dobele State Gymnasium[9]
  • Award received: Order of Viesturs[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Military branch: National Guard[12]
  • Commons category: Leonīds Kalniņš[13]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[14]
  • Participated in conflict: Iraq War[15]
  • Family name: Kalniņš[16]
  • Given name: Leonīds[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[18]
  • Name in native language: Leonīds Kalniņš[19]
  • Start of work period: 1975[20]

Why It Matters

Leonīds Kalniņš has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Leonīds Kalniņš born?

Leonīds Kalniņš was born in Pervomaysky District[2].

What did Leonīds Kalniņš do for work?

Leonīds Kalniņš worked as a military personnel[3].

Where did Leonīds Kalniņš go to school?

Leonīds Kalniņš was educated at Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force[8] and Dobele State Gymnasium[9].

What awards did Leonīds Kalniņš receive?

Honors received include Order of Viesturs[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . mil.lv. Retrieved . mil.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Russian Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . mil.lv. Retrieved . mil.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . mil.lv. Retrieved . mil.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Pervomaysky District, Пышкино-Троицкий район
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