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Povilas
Povilas is a Lithuanian masculine given name and may refer to: * Povilas Aksomaitis (1938–2004), Lithuanian engineer, politician, and signatory of the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania * Povilas Budrys (born 1962), Lithuanian painter * Povilas Bartušis (born 1993), Lithuanian male badminton player *Povilas Butkevičius (born 1987), Lithuanian former basketball player * Povilas Jakubėnas (1871–1953) Lithuanian Calvinist clergyman, general superintendent of the Lithuanian branch of the Reformed Church * Povilas Leimonas (born 1987), Lithuanian footballer * Povilas Lukšys (footballer) (born 1979), Lithuanian footballer * Povilas Meškėla (born 1964), Lithuanian rock singer and musician (Rojaus tūzai and Katedra) *Povilas Mykolaitis (born 1983), Lithuanian long jumper *Povilas Plechavičius (1890–1973), Imperial Russian and then Lithuanian military officer and statesman *Povilas Stravinsky, Lithuanian pianist active in the United States *Povilas Stul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Leimonas
Povilas Leimonas (born 16 November 1987, in Marijampole) is a footballer from Lithuania. He plays as a defender, primarily as a centre back, but can also operate in midfield. Leimonas currently plays for Sūduva Marijampolė as well as the Lithuania national football team. He is both-footed. Club career Early years Leimonas has been with FK Sūduva since 2005, after graduating from the club's academy. He made his debut for the first team on 9 June 2006, in the 3-0 loss to FBK Kaunas, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute. Povilas scored his first goal for the club on 10 August 2008 in a 4-0 victory over Silute. The defender also played in Europe for the first time in 2008, as FK Sūduva competed in the 2008 UEFA Cup first qualifying round against The New Saints of Wales. After FK Sūduva defeated TNS over two legs, Leimonas played in the 1-0 away win over FC Red Bull Salzburg on 28 August 2008. 2009-2013 Leimonas played a bigger role in 2009, scoring three times in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Vanagas
Povilas Vanagas (; born 23 July 1970) is a Lithuanian ice dancer. With his wife Margarita Drobiazko, he is the 2000 World bronze medalist, a three-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, a two-time European bronze medalist (2000, 2006), the 1999 Skate Canada champion, and competed in five Winter Olympics, finishing as high as 5th. Career Vanagas began skating at age three. His mother, Lilija Vanagiene, was Lithuania's national skating coach. Vanagas won six national titles in men's singles. At age 18, he was drafted into the Soviet Union army and sent to Moscow, Russian SFSR. Given a choice between becoming a soldier or skating full-time, Vanagas chose to become an ice dancer. Tatiana Tarasova paired Vanagas with Russian ice dancer Margarita Drobiazko in Moscow. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, they decided to represent Lithuania. Vanagas said, "It was difficult at the beginning because there was a lot of friction between Russia and Lithuania. Since Rita is Russian, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Višinskis
Povilas Višinskis (; 28 June 1875 – 23 April 1906) was a Lithuanian cultural and political activist during the Lithuanian National Revival. He is best remembered as a mentor of literary talent. He discovered Julija Žymantienė (Žemaitė) and advised Marija Pečkauskaitė (Šatrijos Ragana), Sofija Pšibiliauskienė (Lazdynų Pelėda), Gabrielė Petkevičaitė (Bitė), Jonas Biliūnas, Jonas Krikščiūnas (Jovaras), helping them edit and publish their first works. As a biology student at the Saint Petersburg University, Višinskis conducted anthropological research on Samogitians which included detailed anthropometric measurements. After the university studies, he returned to Lithuania earning a living as a private tutor in various locations (near Pašvitinys, Kurtuvėnai Manor, Šiauliai). Višinskis directed and played the main role in staging the first Lithuanian-language play ''America in the Bathhouse'' (''Amerika pirtyje'') in 1899. When advertisements for anothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Plechavičius
Povilas Plechavičius (1 February 1890 – 19 December 1973) was an Imperial Russian and then Lithuanian military officer and statesman. In the service of Lithuania he rose to the rank of General of the army in the interwar period. He is best known for his actions during the Lithuanian Wars of Independence, for organizing the 1926 Lithuanian coup d'état and for leading a Lithuanian collaborationist militia during the German occupation of Lithuania. Early life Povilas Plechavičius was born on February 1, 1890, in Židikai District to Lithuanian farmer Ignas Plechavičius. His mother was Lithuanian noblewoman Konstancija Bukontaitė. In 1908, he graduated from a gymnasium in Moscow, in 1911 from Institute of Commerce. During World War I In 1914, Povilas Plechavičius graduated from the Orenburg cavalry war school. During World War I he fought with the Russian army against the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. During the war, he was wounded three ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Vaitonis
Povilas (Paul) Vaitonis (15 August 1911 in Užpaliai, Kovno Governorate – 23 April 1983 in Hamilton, Canada) was a Lithuanian–Canadian International Master of chess. He was a five-time Lithuanian champion, and was twice Canadian champion. Vaitonis was inducted into the Canadian Chess Hall of Fame on July 9, 2011 in Toronto. Biography Povilas Vaitonis played for Lithuania in four official and one unofficial Chess Olympiads. * In July 1933, he played at second board at 5th Chess Olympiad in Folkestone (+5 –5 =2). * In August 1935, he played at fourth board at 6th Chess Olympiad in Warsaw (+5 –5 =3). * In August/September 1936, he played at third board at 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+12 –6 =2). * In July/August 1937, he played at second board at 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+8 –5 =5). * In August/September 1939, he played at second board at 8th Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+6 –8 =6). His total for Lithuania in Olympiads was (+36 -29 =18). V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Jakubėnas
Povilas Jakubėnas (April 11, 1871 – May 30, 1953) was a Lithuanian Calvinist clergyman, general superintendent of the Lithuanian branch of the Reformed Church during the interbellum, professor of theology, Lithuanian book smuggler (''knygnešys'') during his student times. , April 27, 2011(retrieved March 12, 2013) (retrieved March 12, 2013) In 1928 he was awarded with the of II degree. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Bartušis
Povilas Bartušis (born 1 September 1993) is a Lithuanian male badminton player. Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series ''Men's Doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tournament : BWF Future Series The BWF Future Series is a grade 3 and level 3 tournaments part of Continental Circuit of BWF tournaments along with International Challenge (level 1) and International Series (level 2), sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF) since 2007. ... tournament References External links * 1993 births Living people People from Tauragė Lithuanian male badminton players European Games competitors for Lithuania Badminton players at the 2015 European Games {{Lithuania-badminton-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Meškėla
Povilas Meškėla (born June 29, 1964 in Vilnius, 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 ...) is a Lithuanian rock musician and a leading singer of a rock band '' Rojaus tūzai'' and formerly Katedra. He started his career in 1986 and was a co-founder of a band '' Rojaus tūzai'' in 1990. Povilas was chosen a national AIDS ambassador of Lithuania in 1999. Discography With a band ''Katedra'' *Mors Ultima Ratio (1989, LP) With a band ''Rojaus tūzai'' *Vodk'N'Roll (1993, LP) *Tikras Garsas (1996) *Drugys (1997) *Russkij albom (2002) *Nepasiduok (2012) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Meskela, Povilas 1964 births Living people Musicians from Vilnius Lithuanian rock musicians Lithuanian people of Polish descent Bandleaders HIV/AIDS activists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Vasiliauskas
Povilas Vasiliauskas (born 29 January 1953) is a Lithuanian politician, the president of Klaipeda Association of Industrialists, former mayor of Klaipėda. Povilas is a member of the Klaipėda Rotary service club and of the Klaipeda Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts. References Kandidato į savivaldybės tarybos narius anketa - Povilas Vasiliauskas Candidate declaration. Election Commission of the Republic of Lithuania A republic () is a "state in which power rests with the people or their representatives; specifically a state without a monarchy" and also a "government, or system of government, of such a state." Previously, especially in the 17th and 18th c .... Klaipėdos miesto tarybai - 15 metų Klaipeda.diena.lt. Mayors of places in Lithuania Politicians from Klaipėda 1953 births Living people {{Lithuania-mayor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Stulga Museum Of Lithuanian Folk Instruments
The Povilas Stulga Museum of Lithuanian Folk Instruments ( lt, Povilo Stulgos lietuvių tautinės muzikos instrumentų muziejus) is located in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania. Its permanent collection contains Lithuanian and international musical instruments, recordings, books, placards, photographs, and letters. Its musical instrument collection includes various versions of the kanklės, harmoniums, reeds, seven-string guitars, and a bass constructed using a table. The museum organizes exhibitions of national art, photography, folk art, domestic tools, musical instruments, and traditional clothing. It also hosts concerts and recitals and sponsors children's music lessons and excursions. See also * List of music museums This worldwide list of music museums encompasses past and present museums that focus on musicians, musical instruments or other musical subjects. Argentina * – Mina Clavero * Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina – Buenos ... Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katedra (band)
Katedra (''Cathedral'' in English) was a Lithuanian heavy metal band, founded in 1986. From the outset, it was significantly influenced by the style of Iron Maiden. In May 2019, the band announced they would be disbanding following their performance at the Kilkim Žaibu festival the following month on June 23. Members Final lineup * Ričardas Laginauskas – guitar, vocal, * Rimantas Budriūnas – bass guitar, * Salvijus Žeimys – drums. Former members * Povilas Meškėla – vocals (episodically also trombone), * Romas Rainys – guitar, * Marius Giedrys – drums, * Naglis Patamsis – keyboard, * Algimantas Radavičius – bass guitar, * Domas Dėdinas - drums, * Gediminas Jurgaitis - bass guitar. History Beginning In its first incarnation, Katedra was composed of the three musicians: Ričardas Laginauskas on guitar, Algimantas Radavičius on bass, and Marius Giedrys on drums. Later, former Foje guitarist Romas Rainys and even then-unknown vocalist P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povilas Lukšys (footballer)
Povilas Lukšys (born 7 July 1979) is a Lithuanian footballer who plays for the Lithuanian I Lyga club Utenis Utena as a striker. He signed for FK Ekranas during the 1995–96 season. In 2005, Lukšys helped FK Ekranas to win the A Lyga. Throughout the season he scored 19 goals and was the 3rd top scorer in the league. In 2006, Ekranas finished second, placing behind champions FBK Kaunas. During the 2006 season, Lukšys scored 13 goals was the 6th top scorer. In July 2013 Lukšys joined the Latvian Higher League club Daugava Rīga. With 12 goals in 14 league matches he became the club's top scorer and helped Daugava Rīga reach its best success in the history of the club finishing the league in the top four. In March 2014 Lukšys moved to the Polish I liga club Wigry Suwałki. Lukšys has made four appearances for the Lithuania national football team The Lithuania national football team ( lt, Lietuvos nacionalinė futbolo rinktinė) represents Lithuania in international ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
