Valdis Dombrovskis

11th Prime Minister of Latvia
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Valdis Dombrovskis is a Latvian politician, economist, and physicist born on August 5, 1971, in Riga. [1][2][3] He served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 2009 to 2014. [4][5] He also served as a Member of the European Parliament in 2014, and as deputy of Saeima in 2010 and again in 2011. [4][5] His education includes studies at the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the University of Maryland. [1] Among his awards are the Order of the Three Stars (2nd Class), Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (1st class), Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (2nd class), and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1st Class). [6][7][8]

Valdis Dombrovskis

Summary

Valdis Dombrovskis is a human[1]. He was born in Riga[2]. He was born on August 5, 1971[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], and physicist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Valdis Dombrovskis's place of birth was Riga[2].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis was born on August 5, 1971[3].
  • Among Valdis Dombrovskis's spouses was Ārija Dombrovska[8].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis held citizenship in Latvia[9].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's professions included politician[4].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's professions included economist[5].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis worked as a physicist[6].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis held the position of deputy of Saeima[10].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis held the position of European Commissioner for Trade[11].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis held the position of European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[12].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis held the position of vice-president of the European Commission[13].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis was employed by University of Latvia[14].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's education included a stint at University of Latvia[15].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis was educated at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[16].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's education included a stint at University of Maryland[17].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis received the Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[18].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[21].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[22].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis is recorded as male[23].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis was affiliated with the Unity[25].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis was affiliated with the New Era Party[26].
  • Valdis Dombrovskis's Commons category is recorded as Valdis Dombrovskis[27].

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Origins and Family

Valdis Dombrovskis's place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on August 5, 1971[3].

Education

Educated at University of Latvia[15], a public university[28], in Latvia[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Riga[31]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[16], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Mainz[35]; and University of Maryland[17], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1858[38], headquartered in College Park[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], and physicist[6]. Among Valdis Dombrovskis's employers was University of Latvia[14]. Positions held include deputy of Saeima[10], a position[40], in Latvia[41]; European Commissioner for Trade[11], a position[42], founded in 1958[43]; European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[12], a position[44], founded in 1958[45]; and vice-president of the European Commission[13], a public office[46], founded in 1958[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[18], a grade of an order[48], in Latvia[49], founded in 1924[50]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[51], in Finland[52], founded in 1919[53]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[54], in Ukraine[55], founded in 1995[56]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[57], in Ukraine[58], founded in 1995[59]; and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[22], a grade of an order[60], in Estonia[61], founded in 1995[62].

Personal Life

Among Valdis Dombrovskis's spouses was Ārija Dombrovska[8]. Political affiliations include Unity[25], a political party[63], in Latvia[64], founded in 2010[65], headquartered in Riga[66] and New Era Party[26], a political party[67], in Latvia[68], founded in 2002[69], headquartered in Riga[70].

Why It Matters

Valdis Dombrovskis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Valdis Dombrovskis born?

Born in Riga[2], Valdis Dombrovskis…

Who was Valdis Dombrovskis married to?

Valdis Dombrovskis's spouses include Ārija Dombrovska[8].

What did Valdis Dombrovskis do for work?

Valdis Dombrovskis worked as politician[4], economist[5], and physicist[6].

Where did Valdis Dombrovskis go to school?

Valdis Dombrovskis was educated at University of Latvia[15], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[16], and University of Maryland[17].

What awards did Valdis Dombrovskis receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[18], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], and Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[21].

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