Jonas Vileišis

1872–1942 (age 70)

Biography

Jonas Vileišis, born in 1872, was a distinguished lawyer, civic leader, and diplomat who helped shape the public institutions of interwar Lithuania.

He served as mayor of Kaunas, championed cooperation among civic organizations, and worked tirelessly for democratic principles until his death in 1942.

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