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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 Stulga Museu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Plechavičius
Povilas Plechavičius (1 February 1890 – 19 December 1973) was a Lithuanian military officer and statesman. His military career began in the Imperial Russian Army as a yunker during World War I. Then, Plechavičius climbed the ranks of the interwar period Lithuanian Army from captain to lieutenant general. He is best known for his actions during the Lithuanian Wars of Independence when the partisans he led fought against the Soviet invasion of northwest Lithuania, liberated Seda, Mažeikiai and Telšiai, and later forced out the Bermontians. He is also known for organizing the 1926 Lithuanian coup d'état and creating and leading the Lithuanian Territorial Defense Force during the German occupation of Lithuania. Early life Povilas Plechavičius was born on 1 February 1890, in the farmstead, in Židikai eldership, Mažeikiai district, to the Lithuanian farmer Ignas Plechavičius. His mother was Lithuanian noblewoman Konstancija Bukontaitė. Povilas Plechavičius was bap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Siauciulis
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 Povilas Plechavičius (1 February 1890 – 19 December 1973) was a Lithuanian military officer and statesman. His military career began in the Imperial Russia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Leimonas
Povilas Leimonas (born 16 November 1987) is a Lithuanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Sveikata. 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 Sūduva defeated TNS over two legs, Leimonas played in the 0–1 away win over Red Bull Salzburg on 28 August 2008. 2009–2013 Leimonas played a bigger role in 2009, scoring three times in the league. He again featured in the UEFA Europa League, playing against Danish side Randers twice, and scoring his team's goal in the 2nd leg 1–1 draw. In 2010, Povilas play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 the age of 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 Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 another play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Stulga Museum Of Lithuanian Folk Instruments
The Povilas Stulga Museum of Lithuanian Folk Instruments () is located in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania. It was established in 1985. 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. History The museum was founded by the Kaunas City Council in 1985, as a branch of the Folk Museum of the Lithuanian SSR. The museum has had several changes of name. It opened as the Lithuanian Folk Music Instruments Museum, then became the Lithuanian SSR Folk Museum in 1989, followed by Povilas Stulga. In 2013 the museum became a branch of Kaunas City Museum, and is now called the Folk Music Museum. The museum is housed in a 16th-century Gothic house. Collection The museum's permanent collection contains Lithuanian and international musical instruments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Vaitonis
Povilas (Paul) Vaitonis (1911-1983) was a Lithuanian–Canadian chess master. He was a five-time Lithuanian champion and was twice Canadian champion. He also represented Lithuania and later Canada at Chess Olympiads. Chess career Vaitonis played for Lithuania in one unofficial and four official Chess Olympiads: * In July 1933, he played second board at the 5th Chess Olympiad in Folkestone (+5 –5 =2) * In August 1935, he played fourth board at the 6th Chess Olympiad in Warsaw (+5 –5 =3) * In August/September 1936, he played third board at the 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+12 –6 =2) * In July-August 1937, he played second board at the 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+8 –5 =5) * In August-September 1939, he played second board at the 8th Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+6 –8 =6) * His Olympiad total for Lithuania was (+36 -29 =18). Vaitonis played three matches against Vladas Mikėnas. In 1934, he lost a match (2-6). In 1937, he lost (4.5-5.5) and in 1938 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas
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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 tournament References External links * 1993 births Living people People from Tauragė Sportspeople from Tauragė County 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] [Amazon] |
Povilas Lukšys (footballer)
Povilas Lukšys (born 7 July 1979) is a Lithuanian former professional footballer who played 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 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 Polish I liga club Wigry Suwałki. Lukšys has made four appearances for the Lithuania national football team. Honours Ekranas * A Lyga: 2005 * Lithuanian Cup: 1997–98, 1999–2000 Wigry Suwałki * II liga East: 2013–14 Individual * A Lyga top scorer: 2004, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Meškėla
Povilas Meškėla (born June 29, 1964 in Vilnius, Lithuania Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, 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, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, P ...) 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 singers Heavy metal singers Lithuanian people of Polish descent Bandleaders HIV/AIDS activists< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Povilas Žadeikis
Povilas Žadeikis (March 14, 1887 in Parešketis, Kovno Governorate – May 11, 1957 in the United States) was a representative of Lithuania in the United States from 1934 until his death in 1957. He was replaced by Juozas Kajeckas, who in turn was replaced by Stasys Bačkis in 1976. "The History of the Lithuanian Embassy Building in Washington D.C" Career During World War I Žadeikis served in the Russian army. From July to October 1919 he served as Minister of Defense in a cabinet formed by . In 1920–1923 he served in military missions in the United States and France. In December 1923 he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was sent to consular services ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
