Ernests Blanks

About

A twentieth-century author, journalist, and political figure, he was also the first public advocate of Latvian independence. He wrote for the prominent newspaper Dzimtenes Atbalss (Fatherland's Echo) and published hundreds of political editorials.

Before Fame

He studied history and philosophy at the Shanyavskiy University in Moscow.

Trivia

He was a leader of the Latvian National Democratic Party.

Family Life

He was born in the Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire, and he attended school in Riga, Latvia.

Associated With

He and Romain Gary were fellow Latvian writers.