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Algimantas Nasvytis

1928 – 2018

Lithuanian architect

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Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 90). Algimantas Nasvytis was a Lithuanian and Russian architect, university teacher and politician.

Algimantas Nasvytis (8 April 1928 – 27 July 2018) was a Lithuanian architect. He was active in the pro-independence Sąjūdis movement and served as Minister of Construction and Urban Development in the first four Cabinets of Lithuania after Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union.

In 1946 Nasvytis enrolled into the State Art Institute of Lithuania (now Vilnius Academy of Art). Some of his works include and hotel in Vilnius (1960), detailed zoning plans for Vilnius (1971–1979), Seimas Palace (1982), Lithuanian National Drama Theatre (1982), Hotel Lietuva (1983), White Bridge across Neris (1995), Akropolis/Vilnius (2002). Nasvytis often cooperated with his twin brother Vytautas Nasvytis. In 1978, Nasvytis began teaching at the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and in 1993 earned the title of professor. From 1993 to 1996 he was the chairman of the Lithuanian Architects' Union.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Vilnius Academy of Art
Employers
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Awards
USSR State Prize; Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union Prize; Independence Medal; People's Architect of the USSR; Officer of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas; Government Art and Culture Award
Also known as
Algimantas Nasvitis

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Algimantas Nasvytis?

Lithuanian architect (1928-2018)

When was Algimantas Nasvytis born?

Algimantas Nasvytis was born on 8 April 1928 in Kaunas.

When did Algimantas Nasvytis die?

Algimantas Nasvytis died on 27 July 2018 in Vilnius.

What was Algimantas Nasvytis's occupation?

Algimantas Nasvytis was an architect, university teacher and politician.

What nationality was Algimantas Nasvytis?

Algimantas Nasvytis was Lithuanian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Algimantas Nasvytis

· Wikidata: Q1361905

· DBpedia: Algimantas Nasvytis

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