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Andris Bērziņš (Latvian Prime Minister)
Latvian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Andris Bērziņš (Latvian President).
Andris Bērziņš (born 4 August 1951[1]) is a Latvian politician born in Riga. He served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 5 May 2000 to 7 November 2002. He is a member of the Latvian Way political party.
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Quick Facts 16th Prime Minister of Latvia, President ...
Andris Bērziņš | |
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![]() Bērziņš in 2004 | |
16th Prime Minister of Latvia | |
In office 5 May 2000 – 7 November 2002 | |
President | Vaira Vīķe Freiberga |
Preceded by | Andris Šķēle |
Succeeded by | Einars Repše |
3rd Mayor of Riga | |
In office 9 March 1997 – 5 May 2000 | |
Preceded by | Māris Purgailis |
Succeeded by | Andris Ārgalis |
Minister of Welfare of Latvia | |
In office 19 September 1994 – 21 December 1995 | |
Prime Minister | Māris Gailis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-08-04) 4 August 1951 (age 72) Rīga, Latvian SSR |
Political party | Latvian Way |
Spouse | Daina Bērziņa |
Alma mater | University of Latvia |
Profession | History teacher |
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