About Naphtali Friedman
Lived 1863 – 1921 (aged 57). Naphtali Friedman was a Russian politician, lawyer and jurist.
Naphtali Friedman (sometimes also spelled Naftali; 15 May 1863, Juodžiai, Kovno Governorate – 5 May 1921) was a Jewish Lithuanian lawyer and politician.
He was elected as a Russian Constitutional Democratic Party deputy representing Kovno Governorate to the Third (1907–1912, out of 2 Jewish deputies) and Fourth (1912–1917, out of 3 Jewish deputies) State Duma. In 1914, he made a speech in which he said that the Jews would fight until the victory of the Russian Empire was achieved. He was also elected on April 19, 1920 to the Constituent Assembly of Lithuania on a common Jewish ticket and died on 5 May 1921.
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Who was Naphtali Friedman?
Lithuanian politician (1863–1921)
When was Naphtali Friedman born?
Naphtali Friedman was born on 15 May 1863 in Kovno Governorate.
When did Naphtali Friedman die?
Naphtali Friedman died on 5 May 1921 in Bad Kissingen.
What was Naphtali Friedman's occupation?
Naphtali Friedman was a politician, lawyer and jurist.
What nationality was Naphtali Friedman?
Naphtali Friedman was Russian.
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