Jānis Zutis
1893–1962 (age 69)
Biography
Jānis Zutis (1893–1962) spent decades digging into the record of Latvia’s past, compiling histories that helped citizens make sense of changing times. His careful work in archives and libraries allowed him to share stories that might otherwise have faded.
He ensured that important documents and voices were preserved, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and a place of rest at Rainis Cemetery.