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Ansis Cīrulis
BornFebruary 23, 1883
DiedSeptember 15, 1942
Resting placeForest Cemetery

Ansis Cīrulis (February 23, 1883–September 15, 1942) was a Latvian painter. He is most remembered for designing the flag of Latvia. Besides creating the flag of Latvia, he is also well-remembered for his realistic paintings of Latvian culture and history.

Early life

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Cīrulis was born on February 23, 1883, in the port of Majori, Jūrmala, then under the control of the Russian Empire.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Lamberga, Dace (12 August 2021). "Ansis Cīrulis". Nacionālā enciklopēdijā (in Latvian).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)