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He studied law in Moscow University, graduating in 1886 and became a lawyer and political activist in Latvia. In 1906, he was elected to Duma, the parliament of the Russian Empire where he promoted the idea of autonomy for Latvia.
In 1918, he became the president of Latvia's People's Council ( Tautas PadomeTautas Padome (Latvia's People's Council) was a temporary council which declared Latvia's independence in 1918 and then acted as a temporary parliament until a Constitutional Assembly (Satversmes Sapulce) was elected. Tautas Padome was formed on November), a temporary government that proclaimed the independence of Latvia. Cakste was elected as a president for Latvia in 1922Events January 7 Dali Eireann ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dail Eireann January 11 First successful insulin treatment of diabetes. January 12 British government releases Irish prisoners, reelected for a second term in 1925Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years: 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 See also 1925 in aviation 1925 in film 1925 in literature 1925 in mu and died while still president in 1927. He was a member of Latvian academic union " Austrums ".
| Preceded by: none (the first president) | President of LatviaSee also Lists of office-holders Latvia, List of Presidents of Latvia List. | Succeeded by: Gustavs ZemgalsGustavs Zemgals ( August 12, 1871 January 6, 1939) was a Latvian politician and the second president of Latvia. Zemgals was born in Dzukste, Latvia. He graduated from Moscow University in 1899 with a degree in law. He then returned to Latvia and was a law |
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