Augusts Kirhenšteins
Augusts Kirhenšteins, formerly spelt Kirchenšteins (18 September 1872 – 3 November 1963), was a Latvian and Soviet microbiologist, politician and educator. He was the de facto prime minister of Latvia from 20 June 1940 to 25 August 1940 and Acting de facto President of Latvia from 21 July 1940 to 25 August 1940. It was Kirhenšteins' Soviet puppet government that requested the incorporation of Latvia into the Soviet Union after the occupation of the country in 1940. He became a member of the Communist Party in 1941. He was Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic 1940–1952.
Augusts Kirhenšteins | |
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Kirhenšteins in 1942 | |
| Prime Minister of Latvia | |
| In office 20 June 1940 – 25 August 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Kārlis Ulmanis |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished (de facto) |
| Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the LSSR | |
| In office 25 August 1940 – 10 March 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Kārlis Ozoliņš |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1872 Mazsalaca, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 3 November 1963 (aged 91) Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Political party | CPSU |
| Other political affiliations | Communist Party of Latvia |
| Spouse | Olga Kirhenšteine |
| Alma mater | Tartu Veterinary Institute |
| Profession | Microbiologist |
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