Famous People with Name Imants

Imants Kalninš            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Imants Kalninš: is one of the most important composers in the history of Latvian music. Having studied classical, as well as choral music, he has written six symphonies, several operas (including the first rock opera in the USSR - Ei, jus tur!/ "Hey, you there!"), orator

Imants Ziedonis            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Imants Ziedonis: is a Latvian poet who first rose to fame during the period of the Soviet control of Latvia. Ziedonis was born in the Sloka fisherman's district of Jurmala, Latvia. He was educated at the University of Latvia in Riga where he earned a degree in philology i

Imants Bleidelis            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Imants Bleidelis: is a retired football midfielder from Latvia. He last played for FK Liepajas Metalurgs. He has made 106 appearances for the Latvia national team.Bleidelis has played over 106 international matches and scored ten goals for Latvia. He made his debut on 19 May 1995 against Estonia in the Baltic Cup. He played at the Euro 2004 finals and his 100th appearance came on 2 June, 2007 against Spain in UEFA European Championship qualifier.

Imants Viesturs Liegis            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Imants Viesturs Liegis: is the Latvian Minister of Defence. He was born in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the parliamentary Civic Union party, which was formed in May 2008. Liegis was appointed to the defence ministry post in March 2009, as part of the new six-party coalition government headed by Valdis Dombrovskis.