Vytautas Petrulis
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Vytautas Petrulis was a Lithuania
n politician, one of the main figures in the Lithuanian Christian Democrats
party, and an accountant. He is often nicknamed "the father of the Litas" as it was during his term as Minister of Finance that the Lithuanian litas
was introduced.
In the summer of 1918, Petrulis became a member of State Council of Lithuania. Later he was acting Minister of Finances in the 3rd Cabinet of Lithuania. He was Minister of Finance, Trade and Industry in the 7th, 8th, and 9th cabinets. In the 10th cabinet he was appointed as Minister of Finance. He was Prime Minister of Lithuania
in the 11th Cabinet, also acting as Minister of Finances.
On July 11, 1940 he was arrested by the Soviets and sent to the Kaunas Prison
. In 1942, he was executed by firing squad near Uchta.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n politician, one of the main figures in the Lithuanian Christian Democrats
Lithuanian Christian Democrats
The Lithuanian Christian Democrats or LKD was a Christian-democratic political party in Lithuania. Originally established in 1905, it was closely associated with the Roman Catholic Church...
party, and an accountant. He is often nicknamed "the father of the Litas" as it was during his term as Minister of Finance that the Lithuanian litas
Lithuanian litas
The Lithuanian litas is the currency of Lithuania. It is divided into 100 centų...
was introduced.
In the summer of 1918, Petrulis became a member of State Council of Lithuania. Later he was acting Minister of Finances in the 3rd Cabinet of Lithuania. He was Minister of Finance, Trade and Industry in the 7th, 8th, and 9th cabinets. In the 10th cabinet he was appointed as Minister of Finance. He was Prime Minister of Lithuania
Prime Minister of Lithuania
The Prime Minister of Lithuania is the head of the executive arm of Lithuania's government, and is chosen by the Lithuanian parliament, the Seimas. The modern office of Prime Minister was established in 1990, although the official title was "Chairperson of the Council of Ministers" until 25...
in the 11th Cabinet, also acting as Minister of Finances.
On July 11, 1940 he was arrested by the Soviets and sent to the Kaunas Prison
Kaunas Prison
Kaunas Prison is a prison in the center of Kaunas, second largest city of Lithuania. As of 2007, it houses approximately 300 prisoners and employs around 230 prison guards...
. In 1942, he was executed by firing squad near Uchta.