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Gundars Maudevics
Gundars is a Latvian masculine given name and may refer to: *Gundars Āboliņš (born 1960), Latvian actor *Gundars Bērziņš (born 1959), Latvian accountant and politician *Gundars Bojārs (born 1967), Latvian politician *Gundars Celitāns (born 1985), Latvian volleyball player *Gundars Daudze (born 1965), Latvian physician and politician * Gundars Vētra (born 1967), Latvian basketball player See also *Gundar (other) Gundar or Gündar may refer to: People *Ayelet Gundar-Goshen (born 1982), Israeli author * Esra Gündar (born 1980), Turkish female handballer Places *Gundar River, river flowing in the Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli districts of the Indian state o ... {{given name, Gundars Latvian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia
Latvia ( or ; lv, Latvija ; ltg, Latveja; liv, Leţmō), officially the Republic of Latvia ( lv, Latvijas Republika, links=no, ltg, Latvejas Republika, links=no, liv, Leţmō Vabāmō, links=no), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the Baltic states; and is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of , with a population of 1.9 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians belong to the ethno-linguistic group of the Balts; and speak Latvian, one of the only two surviving Baltic languages. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population. After centuries of Teutonic, Swedish, Polish-Lithuanian and Russian rule, which was mainly executed by the local Baltic German aristocracy, the independent R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunārs
Gunārs is a Latvian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the name Gunnar and may refer to: *Gunārs Astra (1931–1988), Latvian human rights activist and anti-Soviet dissident * Gunārs Birkerts (1925–2017), Latvian-born American architect *Gunārs Cilinskis (1931–1992), Latvian actor, film director and screenwriter *Gunārs Ķirsons (born 1951), Latvian entrepreneur and businessman *Gunārs Lūsis (born 1950), Latvian artist and graphic designer *Gunārs Piesis (1935–1996), Latvian film director *Gunārs Priede (1928–2000), Latvian playwright, engineer and architect *Gunārs Saliņš (1924–2010), Latvian modernist poet *Gunārs Skvorcovs (born 1990), Latvian ice hockey right winger *Gunārs Ulmanis Gunārs Ulmanis (1938 – 17 July 2010) was a Latvian football right wing midfielder, one of the most famous Latvian footballers of the 1960s. Biography While at school Ulmanis played both basketball and football but the famous Latvian footba ... (1938–2010), L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntis
Guntis is a Latvian masculine given name and may refer to: * Guntis Belēvičs (born 1958), Latvian politician * Guntis Džeriņš (born 1985), Latvian ice-hockey player * Guntis Endzels (born 1967), Latvian basketball coach *Guntis Galviņš (born 1986) Latvian ice-hockey player *Guntis Osis (born 1962), Latvian bobsledder and Olympic medalist *Guntis Peders (born 1973), Latvian track and field athlete, hurdler and Olympic competitor * Guntis Rēķis (born 1974), Latvian luger and Olympic competitor * Guntis Sics (born ????), Australian sound engineer *Guntis Ulmanis Guntis Ulmanis (born September 13, 1939), also known as Guntis Rumpītis from 1949 to 1989, is a Latvian politician and the fifth President of Latvia from 1993 to 1999. Biography Early life Guntis Ulmanis was born in Riga on September 13, 1939. ... (born 1939), Latvian politician, fifth President of Latvia * Guntis Valneris (born 1967), Latvian draughts player {{given name Latvian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntars
Guntars is a Latvian masculine given name and may refer to: * Guntars Antoms (born 1960), Latvian chess international master * Guntars Deičmans (born 1983), Latvian swimmer *Guntars Krasts Guntars Krasts (born 16 October 1957) is a Latvian politician, former Prime Minister, and former Member of the European Parliament for the single Latvia constituency. Born in Riga, he was the Minister of Economy of Latvia from December 1995 to ... (born 1957), Latvian politician; former prime minister of Latvia * Guntars Mankus (born 1969), Latvian orienteer, rogainer and adventure racer * Guntars Silagailis (born 1984), Latvian professional footballer References {{Given name Latvian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar
Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (''Gunnarr'' in Old Norse). The name Gunnar means fighter, soldier, and attacker, but mostly is referred to by the Viking saying which means Brave and Bold warrior (''gunnr'' "war" and ''arr'' "warrior"). King Gunnar was a prominent king of medieval literature such as the Middle High German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied, where King Gunnar and Queen Brynhildr hold their court at Worms. Gunder is a nordic variant, Günther is the modern German variant, and Gonario is the Italian version. Some people with the name Gunnar include: Gunnar Andersen *Gunnar Andersen (1890–1968), Norwegian football player and ski jumper *Gunnar Andersen (1909–1988), Norwegian ski jumper *Gunnar Aagaard Andersen (1919–1982), Danish sculptor, painter and designer ** Gunnar Reiss-Andersen (1896–1964), Norwegian poet Gunnar Andersson *Johan Gunnar Andersson (1874–1960), Swedish archaeologist, paleontologist and geologist * Gunnar Andersson (1890 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundars Āboliņš
Gundars Āboliņš (born 7 January 1960 in Riga) is a Latvian actor. He worked for the New Riga Theatre in Riga, having formerly worked for the Dailes Theatre. He was awarded the Spēlmaņu nakts gada aktieris award (best actor) in 2006. He left New Riga Theatre in 2015 to join German theatre Münchner Kammerspiele. Filmography References 1960 births Living people Latvian male film actors Latvian male stage actors 20th-century Latvian male actors 21st-century Latvian male actors Actors from Riga University of Latvia alumni {{Latvia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundars Bērziņš
Gundars Bērziņš (26 September 1959 – 8 January 2023) was a Latvian accountant and politician and a Deputy of the Saeima since 1993. He was a member of the People's Party. He served as the Minister of Finance A finance minister is an executive or cabinet position in charge of one or more of government finances, economic policy and financial regulation. A finance minister's portfolio has a large variety of names around the world, such as "treasury", " ... of Latvia from 2000 to 2002 and Minister of Healthcare from 2004 to 2007. Bērziņš died on 8 January 2023, at the age of 63. Refere ...
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Gundars Bojārs
Gundars Bojārs (born 24 February 1967 in Riga) is a Latvian politician. He was the Mayor of Riga Riga City Council ( lv, Rīgas dome) is the government of the city of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Its meeting place is in the Riga Town Hall (''Rīgas rātsnams)'' at the Town Hall Square (''Rātslaukums'') in the very heart of Riga. The Riga ... from 2001 to 2005. References 1967 births Living people Latvian Social Democratic Workers' Party politicians Latvia's First Party politicians Latvia's First Party/Latvian Way politicians Deputies of the 7th Saeima Mayors of Riga University of Latvia alumni {{Latvia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundars Celitāns
Gundars Celitāns (born 14 June 1985) is a Latvian male volleyball player. His brother, Armands Celitāns, is also a volleyball player. Gundars won Best Player in Serie A1 2012-2013. Clubs * LASE-R (2004-2007) * AS Cannes Volley-Ball (2007-2008) * Halkbank Ankara (2009-2012) * Modena Volley Modena Volley is a professional volleyball team based in Modena, Italy. It has played in the highest level of the Italian Volleyball League without interruption since 1968. It is the most successful Italian club, having won the national league tw ... (2012-2013) * İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (2013-2015) * Seoul Woori Card Hansae (2015–present) References External links * 1985 births Living people Latvian men's volleyball players AS Cannes Volley-Ball players VC Belogorie players Halkbank volleyball players Modena Volley players Seoul Woori Card Hansae players Sportspeople from Daugavpils {{Latvia-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundars Daudze
Gundars Daudze (born May 9, 1965, Riga) is a Latvian physician and politician, Speaker of the 9th Saeima (parliament) of Latvia (2007-2010). He is a member of the For Latvia and Ventspils party, which participates in national elections as a member of the Union of Greens and Farmers The Union of Greens and Farmers ( lv, Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība, ZZS) is an agrarian political alliance in Latvia. It is made up of the Latvian Farmers' Union, Latvian Social Democratic Workers' Party, and For Latvia and Ventspils. It is pos ... list. References 1965 births Living people Politicians from Riga For Latvia and Ventspils politicians Speakers of the Saeima Deputies of the 9th Saeima Deputies of the 10th Saeima Deputies of the 12th Saeima Deputies of the 13th Saeima Deputies of the 14th Saeima Riga Stradiņš University alumni Recipients of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class Commanders of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland {{Latvia-pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundars Vētra
Gundars Vētra (born May 22, 1967) is a Latvian former professional basketball player and a current coach. He most recently served as a head coach of Spartak St. Petersburg. Standing at , he played at the shooting guard and small forward positions. He was the first Latvian to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1992–1993. Coaching career After finishing his playing career, Vētra became a coach. He first started as head coach of Barons, leading them to their first ever LBL finals appearance in 2005. For the 2005-06 season he was an assistant to Sharon Drucker with Ural Great. Following a season in Russia, Vētra returned to Latvia, where he re-united with Barons. His second stint with Barons wasn't as good as expected, and Vētra left them to try his hand in women's basketball. After four seasons in Russia he went back to Latvia, joining BK Ventspils, where his team made the Latvian League finals. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
