Egils Levits
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Summary
Egils Levits was born on June 30, 1955[1], in Riga[2]. He has worked as a judge[3], jurist[4], politician[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,664 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Jonass Levits[8]
- Mother: Ingeborga Levite[9]
- Spouse: Andra Levite[10]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], West Germany[12], Latvia[13]
- Position held: deputy of Saeima[14], Judge of the European Court of Justice[15], Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[16]
- Educated at: Riga State Gymnasium No.2[17]
- Award received: Order of the Three Stars[18], Cross of Recognition[19], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[21]
- Member of: Baltic Historical Commission[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Latvian Way[24]
- Commons category: Egils Levits[25]
- Family name: Levits[26]
- Given name: Egils[27]
- Official website: https://www.president.lv[28]
- Work location: Riga[29]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020[30], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[32], Russian[33], German[34], English[35], French[36]
- Name in native language: Egils Levits[37]
- Candidacy in election: 2019 Latvian presidential election[38]
- Affiliation string: President of Latvia[39]
Why It Matters
Egils Levits has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Egils Levits born?
Egils Levits's place of birth was Riga[2].
Who were Egils Levits's parents?
Egils Levits's father was Jonass Levits[8]. Egils Levits's mother was Ingeborga Levite[9].
Who was Egils Levits married to?
Egils Levits's spouses include Andra Levite[10].
What did Egils Levits do for work?
Egils Levits worked as a judge[3], jurist[4], politician[5], and lawyer[6].
Where did Egils Levits go to school?
Egils Levits was educated at Riga State Gymnasium No.2[17].
What awards did Egils Levits receive?
Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[18], Cross of Recognition[19], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], and Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[21].