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Osvaldas Aleksa
Osvaldas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the name Oswald. Notable people with the name include: * Osvaldas Balakauskas (born 1937), Lithuanian composer *Osvaldas Jablonskis (born 1944), Lithuanian painter *Osvaldas Matulionis (born 1991), Lithuanian basketball player *Osvaldas Olisevičius (born 1993), Lithuanian basketball player *Osvaldas Pikauskas Osvaldas Mikolovich Pikauskas (russian: Освальдас Миколович Пикаускас; 1945–1995) was a Soviet and Russian military leader of Lithuanian origin who served as first deputy commander of the Airborne Troops from Janu ... (1945-1995), Lithuanian-born Soviet and Russian military leader Lithuanian masculine given names Masculine given names {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuania
Lithuania (; lt, Lietuva ), officially the Republic of Lithuania ( lt, Lietuvos Respublika, links=no ), is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania shares land borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and Russia to the southwest. It has a Maritime boundary, maritime border with Sweden to the west on the Baltic Sea. Lithuania covers an area of , with a population of 2.8 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities are Kaunas and Klaipėda. Lithuanians belong to the ethno-linguistic group of the Balts and speak Lithuanian language, Lithuanian, one of only a few living Baltic languages. For millennia the southeastern shores of the Baltic Sea were inhabited by various Balts, Baltic tribes. In the 1230s, Lithuanian lands were united by Mindaugas, Monarchy of Lithuania, becoming king and founding the Kingdom of Lithuania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuanian Language
Lithuanian ( ) is an Eastern Baltic language belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the official language of Lithuania and one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 2.8 million native Lithuanian speakers in Lithuania and about 200,000 speakers elsewhere. Lithuanian is closely related to the neighbouring Latvian language. It is written in a Latin script. It is said to be the most conservative of the existing Indo-European languages, retaining features of the Proto-Indo-European language that had disappeared through development from other descendant languages. History Among Indo-European languages, Lithuanian is conservative in some aspects of its grammar and phonology, retaining archaic features otherwise found only in ancient languages such as Sanskrit (particularly its early form, Vedic Sanskrit) or Ancient Greek. For this reason, it is an important source for the reconstruction of the Proto-Indo-Euro ... [...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] |
Oswald (given Name)
Oswald () is a masculine given name, from Anglo-Saxon ''Osƿeald'', from '' os'' "god" and ''ƿeald'' "rule". The Old High German cognate was ''Answald'', the Old Norse form was ''Ásvaldr''. Oswald of Northumbria (c. 604–641/2) was a king of Northumbria and is venerated as saint. The name fell out of use in the later medieval period, although it appears to have been rarely given in reference to the saint even in the late 14th century, as evidenced by the name of German poet and diplomat Oswald von Wolkenstein (1376/7–1445). The name was revived in the 19th century, but it was never frequently given. Its popularity in the United States peaked in 1886 at rank 451, and it fell below rank 1,000 in the mid-1930s. By contrast, the Hispanic form ''Osvaldo'' became popular in the United States by the 1970s, peaking at rank 410 in 2004. People with the given name include: *Oswald of Worcester (died 992), Archbishop of York and saint *Oswald de Andrade (1890–1954), Brazilian writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldas Balakauskas
Osvaldas Jonas Balakauskas (born December 19, 1937 in Miliūnai) is a Lithuanian composer of classical music and diplomat. Career Balakauskas graduated from Vilnius Pedagogical University in 1961. After his mandatory service in the Soviet Army between 1961 and 1964, he studied composition with Boris Lyatoshinsky and Myroslav Skoryk at the Kiev Conservatory until 1969. From 1992 to 1994 he was the ambassador of Lithuania to France, Spain and Portugal (resident in Paris). In 1996 he was awarded with the Lithuanian National Award, the highest artistic and cultural distinction in Lithuania. He is currently head of the Composition Department of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. His output consists of symphonies, concertos, chamber and instrumental music. Music Important works include ''Sonata of the Mountains'' inspired by the paintings of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1975), Symphony No. 2 (1979), ''Opera Strumentale'' (1987) and Symphonies No. 4 (1998) and No. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldas Jablonskis
Osvaldas Jablonskis (born 1944) is a Lithuanian painter Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai .... See also * List of Lithuanian artists References Lithuanian painters 1944 births Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Lithuania-painter-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldas Matulionis
Osvaldas Matulionis (born August 19, 1991) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Fundación Lucentum Baloncesto of the LEB Oro. He plays in the small forward position. He played for the Lietuvos rytas Vilnius youth system between 2007 and 2009. Professional career In 2013, Matulionis arrived in Spain to play at Força Lleida of the Spanish second division. Two years later, he agreed to terms with Cafés Candelas Breogán for one season. On September 20, 2016, Matulionis signed a one-month contract with Río Natura Monbús Obradoiro for making his debut at Liga ACB. On November 13, 2017, Matulionis was introduced at the Brazilian's champion Bauru Basket from NBB. On July 19, 2018, Matulionis signed with RETAbet Bilbao Basket of the LEB Oro. Awards and accomplishments Club honours * Baltic Challenge Cup (1): **2012 Lithuanian national team *2007 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship The FIBA U16 European Championship, previously known as the FIBA Europe Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldas Olisevičius
Osvaldas Olisevičius (born January 10, 1993) is a professional Lithuanian basketball player for Reggio Emilia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He can play both small forward and power forward positions. Professional career In 2014 Olisevičius was chosen as NKL Most Improved Player, while playing for Trakai and averaging 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Next season he joined Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys by signing a three-year deal. On June 10, 2017, Olisevičius signed with the German team s.Oliver Würzburg. On 3 January 2018, Olisevičius returned to Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys. In 2020, Olisevičius won the 2020 Karaliaus Mindaugo taurė Three-Point Contest, playing for Neptūnas Klaipėda. He averaged 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the 2019-20 season. On August 12, 2020, Olisevičius signed with Medi Bayreuth of the Basketball Bundesliga. On July 10, 2021, Olisevičius signed with Reggio Emilia of the Italian Lega Basket Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldas Pikauskas
Osvaldas Mikolovich Pikauskas (russian: Освальдас Миколович Пикаускас; 1945–1995) was a Soviet and Russian military leader of Lithuanian origin who served as first deputy commander of the Airborne Troops from January 1991 to March 1995. (1 June 1995). '' Jane's Intelligence Review''. Retrieved 11 April 2012. Biography Osvaldas Pikauskas was born in the village of Duburiai in |
Lithuanian Masculine Given Names
Lithuanian may refer to: * Lithuanians * Lithuanian language * The country of Lithuania * Grand Duchy of Lithuania * Culture of Lithuania * Lithuanian cuisine * Lithuanian Jews as often called "Lithuanians" (''Lita'im'' or ''Litvaks'') by other Jews, sometimes used to mean Mitnagdim See also * List of Lithuanians This is a list of Lithuanians, both people of Lithuanian descent and people with the birthplace or citizenship of Lithuania. In a case when a person was born in the territory of former Grand Duchy of Lithuania and not in the territory of modern ... {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
