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History of Latvia from ancient times to independence
- 1. The history of Latvia
- 2. Finno-Ugric people (Hungarians, Finns, Estonians) – 3000 B.C. Balt peoples (Latvians , Lithuanians) - 2000 B.C. Aestii – 100 A.D.
- 3. In the IX century Viking raids and conquests on the Baltic lands begun and went on until the XI century. In late XII century German merchants and Christian missionaries arrived. The crusades to Christianize the Baltics begun in 1198.
- 4. In 1201 the city of Riga was founded by Germans. 1282 Riga became an important trading post and joined the Hanseatic league.
- 5. The German presence in the territory of nowadays Latvia and Estonia is established. Most Latvians join the Lutheran church, with the exception of Latgalians where Catholicism prevails. Latvia comes under direct control of Poland- Lithuania. XIV century
- 6. Latvia is conquered by Sweden under the rule of King Gustavus Adolphus.
- 7. The Great Northern War. A huge part of Latvia including Riga became under influence of Russia lead by Peter the Great.
- 8. National awakening. Industrial revolution. Riga Politechnical University is founded. Late XIX century Modern Latvian language, culture and national identity develops. 1879. – First Latvian novel “Waves of Life” is published. Early XX century Latvian workers and farmers join the Revolution of 1905 against the foreign rule. Riga became the industrial center of Latvia.
- 9. German forces overcome Latvia. 700 000 people become refugees. Latvian Riflemen units are founded under the Soviet Union to protect Riga from German forces.
- 10. On 18 November 1918, in Riga, the proclaimed the independence of the new country. Kārlis Ulmanis became the head of the provisional government. The only photo taken of the important moment.
- 11. It is a monument built in honor of those fallen in freedom fights of Latvia.
- 12. Karlis Ulmanis made a coup in 1934 may 16. He dissolved all political parties and the parliament. His regime lasted until the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940.
- 13. Military occupation of the Republic of Latvia by the Soviet Union ostensibly under the provisions of the 1939 Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact with Nazi Germany. The occupation of Latvia by Nazi Germany was completed on July 10, 1941 by Germany's armed forces. In the 1944 The Soviet re-occupation of Latvia took place (this time Latvia remained occupied until 1991).
- 14. Restoration of Independence of Latvia was announced on 4th of May 1990. But it was fully restored only in august of 1991 during the barricades in Riga. The barricades were a non-violent defense of important communication places in Riga. Latvia in World War II
- 15. Was president from 14th November 1922 until his death in 8th of April 1927. Latvia has had a total of 9 presidents. The Presidents
- 16. President from 8th of April 1927 until 9th of April 1930 Alberts Kviesis President from 9th of April 1930 until 11th of April 1936.
- 17. Ruled as dictator from 11th of April until 21st of July 1940. Despite being a dictator he is remembered as the best leader of the country.
- 18. From 7th of July 1993 until June 1999. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga From June 1999 until 22nd of May 2007
- 19. From 22nd of May 2007 until 8th of July 2011. Andris Bērziņš From 8th of July 2011 until 3rd of June 2015 .
- 20. Elected 3rd of June 2015 and is the current president.