Daugavpils
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Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Diocese of Rēzekne-Aglona
About Daugavpils
Daugavpils is a city located in southeastern Latvia along the Daugava River. It serves as an important administrative and economic center for the region. Historically significant, Daugavpils played a crucial role during World War II and has since developed into a vibrant cultural hub with a rich heritage. The city's economy revolves around manufacturing, trade, and services, making it a key player in Latvia’s regional development.
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Notable people from Daugavpils
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Vitasb. 1979Russian singer
Artjoms Rudņevsb. 1988Latvian association footballer (born 1988)
Aleksandrs Cauņab. 1988Latvian association footballer (born 1988)
Solomon Mikhoels1890–1948Soviet actor, Yiddish theatre performer (1890–1948)
Grzegorz Fitelberg1879–1953Polish musician (1879–1953)
Yevgeny Miller1867–1939Russian general of Baltic German origin (1867-1939)
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