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Adolph Theodor Kupffer
Adolph Theodor Kupffer ForMemRS was a Russian Latvian chemist, a physicist.
Adolph Theodor Kupffer ForMemRS was a Russian Latvian chemist, a physicist.
Aleksejs Auziņš
Aleksejs Auziņš (7 August 1910 in Jelgava - 25 April 1997 in Riga) was a Latvian football midfielder, manager and also an ice hockey player.
Aleksejs Auziņš (7 August 1910 in Jelgava - 25 April 1997 in Riga) was a Latvian football midfielder, manager and also an ice hockey player.
Andrejs Dūda
Andrejs Dūda (born October 30, 1981 in Jelgava), is a Latvian swimmer, is a two-time Olympian and nine-time NCAA DIII national individual champion in swimming.
Andrejs Dūda (born October 30, 1981 in Jelgava), is a Latvian swimmer, is a two-time Olympian and nine-time NCAA DIII national individual champion in swimming.
Artūrs Skrastiņš
Artūrs Skrastiņš (born 18 September 1974 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR) is a Latvian actor.
Artūrs Skrastiņš (born 18 September 1974 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR) is a Latvian actor.
August Johann Gottfried Bielenstein
August Johann Gottfried Bielenstein (Augusts Bīlenšteins) (March 4, 1826 – July 6, 1907) was a Baltic German linguist, folklorist, ethnographer, and theologian.
August Johann Gottfried Bielenstein (Augusts Bīlenšteins) (March 4, 1826 – July 6, 1907) was a Baltic German linguist, folklorist, ethnographer, and theologian.
Carl Friedrich Schmid
Carl Friedrich Schmid (22 April 1840 – 31 March 1897) was a Baltic German chess player.
Carl Friedrich Schmid (22 April 1840 – 31 March 1897) was a Baltic German chess player.
Carl Schmidt (chemist)
Carl Ernst Heinrich Schmidt, also known in Russia as Karl Genrikhovich Schmidt was a Livonian chemist.
Carl Ernst Heinrich Schmidt, also known in Russia as Karl Genrikhovich Schmidt was a Livonian chemist.
Eduard Totleben
Eduard Ivanovich Totleben (Эдуа́рд Ива́нович Тотле́бен, sometimes transliterated as Todleben) (20 May 1818 – 1 July 1884) was a Baltic German military engineer and Imperial Russian A...
Eduard Ivanovich Totleben (Эдуа́рд Ива́нович Тотле́бен, sometimes transliterated as Todleben) (20 May 1818 – 1 July 1884) was a Baltic German military engineer and Imperial Russian A...
Einars Repše
Einars Repše (born 9 December 1961 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Latvian politician.
Einars Repše (born 9 December 1961 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Latvian politician.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter, was a Baltic German botanist, specialising in the flora of the Caucasus and central Asia.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter, was a Baltic German botanist, specialising in the flora of the Caucasus and central Asia.
Fyodor Petrovich Pahlen
Count Fyodor Petrovich Pahlen (Фёдор Петрович Пален; September 2, 1780, Mitava - January 8, 1863, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian diplomat and administrator.
Count Fyodor Petrovich Pahlen (Фёдор Петрович Пален; September 2, 1780, Mitava - January 8, 1863, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian diplomat and administrator.
Inese Vaidere
Inese Vaidere is a Latvian politician, serving as a Member of the European Parliament.
Inese Vaidere is a Latvian politician, serving as a Member of the European Parliament.
James Martin Eder
James Martin Eder (June 24, 1838 – December 26, 1921), known in Colombia as Santiago Martín Eder Kaiser, don Santiago Eder or simply "El Fundador", is considered the pioneer ...
James Martin Eder (June 24, 1838 – December 26, 1921), known in Colombia as Santiago Martín Eder Kaiser, don Santiago Eder or simply "El Fundador", is considered the pioneer ...
Jonas Damelis
Jonas Damelis, Jan Krzysztof Damel was a neoclassicist artist associated with the School of Art at Vilnius University.
Jonas Damelis, Jan Krzysztof Damel was a neoclassicist artist associated with the School of Art at Vilnius University.
Jānis Lipke
Jānis (Žanis) Lipke (1 February 1900, Jelgava - 14 May 1987, Riga) was a Latvian rescuer of Jews in Riga during World War II.
Jānis (Žanis) Lipke (1 February 1900, Jelgava - 14 May 1987, Riga) was a Latvian rescuer of Jews in Riga during World War II.
Jānis Lūsis
Jānis Lūsis (born May 19, 1939 in Jelgava, Latvia) is a Latvian (and Soviet) athlete who competed in javelin throw.
Jānis Lūsis (born May 19, 1939 in Jelgava, Latvia) is a Latvian (and Soviet) athlete who competed in javelin throw.
Karlis Smilga
Kārlis Smilga (born 13 September 1975) is a Latvian curler from Jelgava.
Kārlis Smilga (born 13 September 1975) is a Latvian curler from Jelgava.
Kaspars Gerhards
Kaspars Gerhards (born 7 February 1969, Jelgava, Latvia) is a Latvian politician of the TB/LNNK party and was Minister of Transport of Latvia from 12 March 2009 to 3 November 2010.
Kaspars Gerhards (born 7 February 1969, Jelgava, Latvia) is a Latvian politician of the TB/LNNK party and was Minister of Transport of Latvia from 12 March 2009 to 3 November 2010.
Kaspars Znotiņš
Kaspars Znotiņš is a Latvian Latvian stage and film actor.
Kaspars Znotiņš is a Latvian Latvian stage and film actor.
Mamert Stankiewicz
Mamert Stankiewicz (January 22, 1889 – November 26, 1939) was a Polish naval officer of the merchant marine, the commander of Lwów, SS Polonia and finally the ocean liner MS Piłs...
Mamert Stankiewicz (January 22, 1889 – November 26, 1939) was a Polish naval officer of the merchant marine, the commander of Lwów, SS Polonia and finally the ocean liner MS Piłs...
Maria Amalia of Courland
Maria Anna Amalia of Courland was a German noblewoman.
Maria Anna Amalia of Courland was a German noblewoman.
Natalia Lashchenova
Natalia Vasiliyevna Laschenova (Наталья Васильевна Лащенова) (born September 16, 1973 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union) is a retired Soviet gymnast.
Natalia Vasiliyevna Laschenova (Наталья Васильевна Лащенова) (born September 16, 1973 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union) is a retired Soviet gymnast.
Paul Schiemann
Paul Schiemann (Pauls Šīmanis; 17 March 1876 – 23 June 1944) was a Baltic German journalist, editor and politician who was known for his commitment to minority rights.
Paul Schiemann (Pauls Šīmanis; 17 March 1876 – 23 June 1944) was a Baltic German journalist, editor and politician who was known for his commitment to minority rights.
Pavel Medem
Count Pavel Ivanovich Medem (Павел Иванович Медем) (January 9, 1800, Mitava - January 10, 1854, Courland) was a Russian diplomat and privy councillor.
Count Pavel Ivanovich Medem (Павел Иванович Медем) (January 9, 1800, Mitava - January 10, 1854, Courland) was a Russian diplomat and privy councillor.
Princess Pauline, Duchess of Sagan
Luise Pauline Maria Biron, Princess of Courland, Duchess of Sagan (born 19 February 1782 in Mitau, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia; died 8 January 1845 in Vienna, Austrian Empire) was a Pri...
Luise Pauline Maria Biron, Princess of Courland, Duchess of Sagan (born 19 February 1782 in Mitau, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia; died 8 January 1845 in Vienna, Austrian Empire) was a Pri...
Princess Wilhelmine, Duchess of Sagan
Katharina Friederike Wilhelmine Benigna, Princess of Courland, Duchess of Sagan was a German noble from the Ruling family of Courland and Semigallia and a sovereign Duchess of Sagan.
Katharina Friederike Wilhelmine Benigna, Princess of Courland, Duchess of Sagan was a German noble from the Ruling family of Courland and Semigallia and a sovereign Duchess of Sagan.
Renārs Kaupers
Renārs Kaupers, artistic name Reynard Cowper (born September 1, 1974 in Jelgava) is a Latvian pop singer and songwriter.
Renārs Kaupers, artistic name Reynard Cowper (born September 1, 1974 in Jelgava) is a Latvian pop singer and songwriter.
Vilnis Edvīns Bresis
Vilnis Edvīns Bresis (born January 30, 1938 in Jelgava) is a Latvian politician who was the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Latvian SSR from October 6, 1988 to May 7, 1990.
Vilnis Edvīns Bresis (born January 30, 1938 in Jelgava) is a Latvian politician who was the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Latvian SSR from October 6, 1988 to May 7, 1990.
Wilhelm Kettler
Wilhelm Kettler (20 June 1574, Mītava – 7 April 1640, Kukulova) was the second Duke of Courland, a region of Latvia.
Wilhelm Kettler (20 June 1574, Mītava – 7 April 1640, Kukulova) was the second Duke of Courland, a region of Latvia.