About Leonīds Vedējs
Lived 1908 – 1995 (aged 86). Leonīds Vedējs was a Latvian ice hockey player.
Leonīds Janis Vedējs (October 12, 1908 – February 4, 1995) was a Latvian ice hockey defenceman. He played with the Latvia men's national ice hockey team at the 1936 Winter Olympics held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. He was the flag bearer of the Latvian delegation at the opening ceremony as well as the captain of the hockey team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonīds Vedējs?
Latvian ice hockey player (1908-1995)
When was Leonīds Vedējs born?
Leonīds Vedējs was born on 12 October 1908 in Daugavpils.
When did Leonīds Vedējs die?
Leonīds Vedējs died on 4 February 1995 in Grand Rapids.
What was Leonīds Vedējs's occupation?
Leonīds Vedējs was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Leonīds Vedējs?
Leonīds Vedējs was Latvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonīds Vedējs. https://biography.guide/leonids-vedejs/
MLA: "Leonīds Vedējs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonids-vedejs/.
Chicago: "Leonīds Vedējs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonids-vedejs/.
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