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Andris Teikmanis

b. 1959

Latvian politician (born 1959), former Mayor of Riga

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About Andris Teikmanis

Born 1959. Andris Teikmanis is a Latvian politician, diplomat, judge, lawyer and jurist.

Andris Teikmanis (29 November 1959; Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He served as first post-soviet Mayor of Riga from 1990 to 1994. In September 2016 he was accredited as the Latvian ambassador to the United States. He previously served as Under Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riga, and as Latvian ambassador to the Council of Europe, to the Russian Federation, to Germany, and to the United Kingdom, and as non-resident ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.

Since August 2019 A. Teikmanis is head of the Chancery of the President of Latvia Egils Levits.

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Important facts

Born
29 November 1959, Riga
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, judge, lawyer, jurist
Nationality
Latvia
Education
University of Latvia
Positions held
Judge, Mayor of Riga
Awards
Order of the Three Stars; Cross of Recognition; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andris Teikmanis?

Latvian politician (born 1959), former Mayor of Riga (1990–1994)

When was Andris Teikmanis born?

Andris Teikmanis was born on 29 November 1959 in Riga.

What is Andris Teikmanis's occupation?

Andris Teikmanis is a politician, diplomat, judge, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality is Andris Teikmanis?

Andris Teikmanis is Latvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andris Teikmanis

· Wikidata: Q4453739

· DBpedia: Andris Teikmanis

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