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Mārcis Osis
Mārcis is a Latvian masculine 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 f ... and may refer to: * Mārcis Auziņš (born 1956), Latvian physicist * Mārcis Ošs (born 1991), Latvian footballer * Mārcis Rullis (born 1979), Latvian bobsledder * Mārcis Štrobinders (born 1966), Latvian track and field athlete References {{DEFAULTSORT:Marcis Latvian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast, and shares a Maritime boundary, maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of , with a population of 1.9million. The country has a Temperate climate, temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and List of cities and towns in Latvia, largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian language, Latvian. Russians in Latvia, Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian language, Russian as their native tongue. After centuries of State of the Teutonic Order, Teutonic, Swedish Livonia, Swedish, Inflanty Voi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Māris
Māris is a Latvian masculine given name, a cognate of the English Maurice and may refer to: * Māris Ārbergs (born 1962), Latvian politician * Māris Bogdanovičs (born 1991), Latvian cyclist * Māris Bičevskis (born 1991), Latvian ice hockey player * Māris Bružiks (born 1962), Latvian triple jumper * Māris Čaklais (1940–2003), Latvian poet, writer, and journalist * Māris Diļevka (born 1992), Latvian ice hockey player * Māris Gailis (born 1951), Latvian politician, former Prime Minister of Latvia * Māris Grīnblats (1955–2021), Latvian politician * Māris Gulbis (born 1985), Latvian basketball player *Māris Jass (born 1985), Latvian ice hockey forward *Māris Jučers (born 1987), Latvian ice hockey goaltender * Māris Krakops (born 1978), Latvian chess Grandmaster *Māris Kučinskis (born 1961), Latvian politician *Māris Ļaksa (born 1981), Latvian basketball player *Māris Liepa (1936–1989), Latvian-Soviet ballet dancer * Māris Martinsons (born 1960), Latvian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvian Language
Latvian (, ), also known as Lettish, is an East Baltic languages, East Baltic language belonging to the Indo-European language family. It is spoken in the Baltic region, and is the language of the Latvians. It is the official language of Latvia as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 1.5 million native Latvian speakers in Latvia and 100,000 abroad. Altogether, 2 million, or 80% of the population of Latvia, spoke Latvian in the 2000s, before the total number of inhabitants of Latvia slipped to 1.8 million in 2022. Of those, around 1.16 million or 62% of Latvia's population used it as their primary language at home, though excluding the Latgale Planning Region, Latgale and Riga Planning Region, Riga regions it is spoken as a native language in villages and towns by over 90% of the population. As a Baltic languages, Baltic language, Latvian is most closely related to neighboring Lithuanian language, Lithuanian (as well as Old Prussian language ... [...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. In Western culture, the idioms "" 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] |
Mārcis Auziņš
Mārcis Auziņš (born 11 January 1956) is a Latvian physicist. From 2007 to 2015 he served as the rector of the University of Latvia. In 1998, Auziņš was also elected a member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. In 2005 he was a visiting Miller professor at University of California, Berkeley Education * University of Latvia (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics) 1979 * Dr.phys (cand. Phys. Math. Sciences), Saint Petersburg State University, 1986 * Dr. habil. phys., University of Latvia, 1995 References External links Personal pageat the University of Latvia University of Latvia (, shortened ''LU'') is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. History The University of Latvia, initially named as the Higher School of Latvia () was founded on Se ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Auzins, Marcis 1956 births Latvian physicists Rectors of universities in Latvia Scientists from Riga Living people Recipients of the Order of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mārcis Ošs
Mārcis Ošs (born 25 July 1991) is a Latvian professional association football, footballer who plays as a centre-back for SK Super Nova, Super Nova and the Latvia national football team, Latvian national team. Club career On 31 August 2021, he joined FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy, Lausanne Ouchy in the Swiss Challenge League on loan. International career Ošs was named in Latvia's squad for the 2016 Baltic Cup. He scored his first international goal for his country in a match against Austria on the 19th of November, 2019 in a UEFA 2020 qualification game, which was also a winning goal as match ended 1-0. Career statistics :' International goals :''Scores and results Latvia's goal tally first.'' Honours Jelgava *Latvian Football Cup: 2013–14 Latvian Football Cup, 2013–14, 2014–15 Latvian Football Cup, 2014–15 RFS * Latvian Higher League: 2023 Latvian Higher League, 2023 Latvia * Baltic Cup (football), Baltic Cup: 2016 Baltic Cup, 2016 Individual * Latvian Higher Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mārcis Rullis
Mārcis Rullis (born 31 January 1979) is a Latvian bobsledder. He competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics The 2006 Winter Olympics (), officially the XX Olympic Winter Games () and also known as Torino 2006, were a winter multi-sport event held from 10 to 26 February in Turin, Italy. This marked the second time Italy had hosted the Winter O .... References External links * 1979 births Living people Latvian male bobsledders Olympic bobsledders for Latvia Bobsledders at the 2002 Winter Olympics Bobsledders at the 2006 Winter Olympics People from Valka Sportspeople from Vidzeme {{Latvia-bobsleigh-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mārcis Štrobinders
Mārcis Štrobinders (born 12 June 1966) is a Latvian athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 .... References 1966 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Latvian male javelin throwers Olympic athletes for Latvia Competitors at the 1994 Goodwill Games Goodwill Games medalists in athletics Sportspeople from Talsi {{Latvia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvian Masculine Given Names
Latvian may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Latvia **Latvians, a Baltic ethnic group, native to what is modern-day Latvia and the immediate geographical region **Latvian language, also referred to as Lettish **Latvian cuisine **Latvian culture **Latvian horse *Latvian Gambit, an opening in chess See also *Latvia (other) Latvia is a country in Europe. Latvia can also refer to: * Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (1940–1990) * Latvia (European Parliament constituency) * 1284 Latvia - asteroid * Latvia Peak - mountain in Tajikistan Tajikistan, officially the ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
