Pēteris Šmits
Latvian ethnologist and linguist (1869-1938)
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Summary
Pēteris Šmits was born on January 1, 1869[1], in Rauna Parish[2]. He died on June 5, 1938[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as an ethnologist[5] and linguist[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 25, 1869[8]
- Place of burial: Forest Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Latvia[10], Russian Empire[11]
- Employer: University of Latvia[12]
- Educated at: Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[13]
- Award received: Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[14]
- Member of: Society for the Study of the Amur Region[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Šmits[17]
- Given name: Pēteris[18], Pyotr[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[20]
FAQs
Where was Pēteris Šmits born?
Pēteris Šmits's place of birth was Rauna Parish[2].
Where did Pēteris Šmits die?
Pēteris Šmits passed away in Riga[4].
What did Pēteris Šmits do for work?
Pēteris Šmits worked as an ethnologist[5] and linguist[6].
Where did Pēteris Šmits go to school?
Pēteris Šmits was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[13].
What awards did Pēteris Šmits receive?
Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[14].