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Mečislovas Gedvilas

1901 – 1981

Lithuanian politician

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About Mečislovas Gedvilas

Lived 1901 – 1981 (aged 79). Mečislovas Gedvilas was a Lithuanian and Russian politician.

Mečislovas Gedvilas (19 October 1901 – 15 February 1981) was a Lithuanian Communist politician who collaborated

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Important facts

Born
19 October 1901, Bubiai
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 February 1981, Vilnius
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Lithuania, Soviet Union
Education
Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
Order of Lenin; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 1st class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mečislovas Gedvilas?

Lithuanian politician (1901-1981)

When was Mečislovas Gedvilas born?

Mečislovas Gedvilas was born on 19 October 1901 in Bubiai.

When did Mečislovas Gedvilas die?

Mečislovas Gedvilas died on 15 February 1981 in Vilnius.

What was Mečislovas Gedvilas's occupation?

Mečislovas Gedvilas was a politician.

What nationality was Mečislovas Gedvilas?

Mečislovas Gedvilas was Lithuanian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mečislovas Gedvilas

· Wikidata: Q740767

· DBpedia: Mečislovas Gedvilas

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