Antanas Sniečkus
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Antanas Sniečkus (7 January 1903 [O.S. 25 December 1902] – 22 January 1974) was a Lithuanian communist politician who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Lithuania from 15 August 1940 to 22 January 1974.
Quick Facts First Secretary of the Communist Party of Lithuania, Preceded by ...
Antanas Sniečkus | |
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First Secretary of the Communist Party of Lithuania | |
In office 15 August 1940 – 22 January 1974 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Petras Griškevičius |
Personal details | |
Born | Antanas Gintautas Sniečkus (1903-01-07)7 January 1903 Būbleliai, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 22 January 1974(1974-01-22) (aged 71) Druskininkai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
Political party | Communist Party of Lithuania (1920–1974) |
Spouse | Mira Bordonaitė |
Children | Vladas and Marytė |
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