Antanas Smetona
1874–1944 (age 70)
president
Biography
Antanas Smetona, the first President of Lithuania, guided his homeland through its early years of renewed independence with dignity and unwavering resolve. A scholar and statesman, he devoted himself to fostering national unity, education, and a sense of civic duty.
Even after exile, Smetona remained a steadfast voice for liberty, nurturing the hope that his country would one day thrive in freedom. His legacy endures as a symbol of perseverance and love for nation.