Kazys Škirpa
Kazys Škirpa (18 February 1895 – 18 August 1979) was a Lithuanian military officer and diplomat. He is best known as the founder of the Lithuanian Activist Front (LAF) and his involvement in the attempt to establish Lithuanian independence in June 1941.
Kazys Škirpa | |
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| Born | 18 February 1895 Namajūnai, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 18 August 1979 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Burial place | Petrašiūnai Cemetery (reburied in 1995) |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Alma mater | Institute of Technology in Zurich Higher Officers' Courses in Kaunas Royal Military Academy (Belgium) |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer, diplomat |
| Employer(s) | Lithuanian Army Government of Lithuania Trinity College Dublin Library of Congress |
| Known for | Leader of the Lithuanian Activist Front |
| Spouse | Bronė Škirpienė |
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