Antanas Vileišis
Politician, Deceased Person
1856 – 1919
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Who was Antanas Vileišis?
Dr. Antanas Vileišis was a Lithuanian public figure. After graduating from Moscow University in 1898, he settled in Vilnius and practiced medicine. He contributed to and distributed illegal Lithuanian press during the press ban imposed by the Tsarist authorities. After the ban was lifted in 1904, Vileišis was an active participant in various educational and cultural organizations, such as "Rūta" and "Aušra". He authored numerous articles and brochures on hygiene and healthcare. He died in Vilnius in 1919 and was buried in Rasos Cemetery.
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