About Jānis Medenis
Lived 1903 – 1961 (aged 57). Jānis Medenis was a Latvian and Russian writer and poet.
Jānis Medenis (May 31, 1903 – May 10, 1961) was a Latvian poet and writer. In 1948, he was convicted of anti-Soviet activities, and imprisoned in the Norillag camp, later in Irkutsk Oblast until 1955.
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Who was Jānis Medenis?
Latvian writer and poet laureate (1903-1961)
When was Jānis Medenis born?
Jānis Medenis was born on 31 May 1903 in Prauliena Parish.
When did Jānis Medenis die?
Jānis Medenis died on 10 May 1961 in Latvian SSR, Murjāņi.
What was Jānis Medenis's occupation?
Jānis Medenis was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Jānis Medenis?
Jānis Medenis was Latvian and Russian.
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