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Monument to Jonas Vileišis, Kaunas' First Mayor

Monument to Jonas Vileišis, Kaunas' First Mayor

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Monument to Jonas Vileišis, Kaunas' First Mayor

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Enerpa

August 7, 2023

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The work of the sculptor Kęstutis Balčiūnas reflects a historical figure confidently walking forward, with accurately reproduced facial features, clothes of that era and an authentic portfolio. Rita Vileišytė-Bagdonienė, the daughter of J. Vileišiš living in the USA, who came to the unveiling ceremony of the sculpture, confirmed that the sculpture is very similar to her father.

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Cornelia Fuchs

July 24, 2025

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Jonas Vileišis (January 3, 1872 – June 1, 1942) was a Lithuanian lawyer, politician, and diplomat.

From September 30, 1921 until July 2, 1931, he served as mayor of Kaunas, …

Cornelia Fuchs

July 24, 2025

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Not Henry Wilson but Jonas Vileišis (January 3, 1872 – June 1, 1942) who was a Lithuanian politician.

From September 30, 1921 until July 2, 1931, he served as mayor …

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