Arvīds Pelše
Historian and politician in Latvia
Born
1899
126 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Latvia
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A significant figure in Latvian history and politics, Pelše served as the Minister of Education in the Latvian SSR. His scholarly contributions included works on the history of Latvia and the Baltic States. Throughout political career, Pelše focused on education reform and historical research, advocating for the importance of Latvian culture and history during a time of significant changes in the region. His position within the Soviet system provided insights into the complex relationship between national identity and political governance in Latvia.
Served as the Minister of Education in the Latvian SSR
Authored several scholarly works on Latvian history
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