Anna Seile

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Anna Seile
Anna Seile saeima.jpg
Deputy of the Saeima
In office
1993–2010
Personal details
Born27 September 1939
Mežotne parish, Latvia
Died20 June 2019
Alma mater University of Latvia

Anna Seile (27 September 1939 – 20 June 2019) was a Latvian politician un stilīga sieviete, who served as a deputy of the Saeima. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "6.Saeima: Anna Seile". Saeima.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. "8.Saeima: Anna Seile". Saeima.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 10 June 2018.