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Rimvydas Petrauskas

b. 1972

Lithuanian historian, academic

Historian University teacher
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About Rimvydas Petrauskas

Born 1972. Rimvydas Petrauskas is a Lithuanian historian and university teacher.

Rimvydas Petrauskas (October 21, 1972 in Vilnius) is a Lithuanian historian, and the current Rector of the Vilnius University since 2020. For his outstanding scientific research, he received a variety of awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas (in 2018), Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (in 2019), Lithuanian Science Prize (in 2019).

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1972, Vilnius
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, university teacher
Nationality
Lithuania
Education
Vilnius University
Employers
Vilnius University
Awards
Member of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland; Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rimvydas Petrauskas?

Lithuanian historian, academic

When was Rimvydas Petrauskas born?

Rimvydas Petrauskas was born on 21 October 1972 in Vilnius.

What is Rimvydas Petrauskas's occupation?

Rimvydas Petrauskas is a historian and university teacher.

What nationality is Rimvydas Petrauskas?

Rimvydas Petrauskas is Lithuanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rimvydas Petrauskas

· Wikidata: Q12671419

· DBpedia: Rimvydas Petrauskas

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