Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
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Summary
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was born in Riga[1]. She has worked as a politician[2], psychologist[3], and university teacher[4]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,108 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Imants Freibergs[6]
- Country of citizenship: Latvia[7], Canada[8]
- Field of work: psychology[9]
- Educated at: Victoria University[10], McGill University[11], University of Toronto[12]
- Award received: Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences[13], Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], Order of the White Eagle[15], Konrad Adenauer Award[16], Marcel Vincent Prize[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[18], Hannah Arendt Prize[19], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20], Cross of Recognition[21], Order of Viesturs[22], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[23], Order of the White Star, Collar Class[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
Why It Matters
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga born?
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga's place of birth was Riga[1].
Who was Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga married to?
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga's spouses include Imants Freibergs[6].
What did Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga do for work?
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga worked as a politician[2], psychologist[3], and university teacher[4].
Where did Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga go to school?
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was educated at Victoria University[10], McGill University[11], and University of Toronto[12].
What awards did Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga receive?
Honors received include Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences[13], Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], Order of the White Eagle[15], and Konrad Adenauer Award[16].