Antanas Smetona (Lithuanian pronunciation: [ɐn̪ˈt̪äːn̪ɐs̪ s̪ʲmʲɛt̪oːˈn̪ɐ] ; August 10 1874 – January 9 1944) was one of the most important Lithuanian political figures between World War I and World War II. He served as the first President of Lithuania from April 4 1919 to June 19 1920. He again served as the last President of the country from December 19 1926 to June 15 1940 before its occupation by the Soviet Union.
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active years end date
1920-06-19, 1940-06-15
active years start date
1919-04-04, 1926-12-19
birth date
1874-08-10
birth place
Lithuania, Russian Empire, Uzulenis
death date
1944-01-09
death place
Cleveland, United States
order in office
1st President of Lithuania, 4th President of Lithuania
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