About Motiejus Šumauskas
Lived 1905 – 1982 (aged 76). Motiejus Šumauskas was a Lithuanian politician and trade unionist.
Motiejus or Matas Šumauskas (2 October 1905 – 28 May 1982) was a Lithuanian communist activist and Soviet politician. He served as the chairman of the Council of Ministers (equivalent to Prime Minister) from 1956 to 1963 and chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR (de jure head of state) from 1967 to 1975.
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Who was Motiejus Šumauskas?
Lithuanian collaborator (1905-1982)
When was Motiejus Šumauskas born?
Motiejus Šumauskas was born on 15 November 1905 in Kaunas.
When did Motiejus Šumauskas die?
Motiejus Šumauskas died on 28 May 1982 in Vilnius.
What was Motiejus Šumauskas's occupation?
Motiejus Šumauskas was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Motiejus Šumauskas?
Motiejus Šumauskas was Lithuanian.
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