Arts and Culture:
* Kristaps Porziņģis: NBA basketball player, known for his height and skills.
* Laima Vaikule: Singer, known for her popular music and stage presence.
* Maris Jansons: Conductor, known for his work with major orchestras worldwide.
* Andrejs Žagars: Composer and film score writer, known for his contributions to Latvian cinema.
* Mārtiņš Ķibilds: Film director, known for his award-winning films like "The Chronicles of Melancholy."
* Andris Nelsons: Conductor, known for his leadership of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Literature and History:
* Rainis (Jānis Pliekšāns): Poet, playwright, and influential figure in Latvian culture.
* Aspazija (Elza Rozenberga): Poet, playwright, and feminist who wrote alongside Rainis.
* Jānis Roze: Writer and poet, known for his works exploring Latvian identity and nature.
* Vilis Lācis: Writer and politician, known for his novels about the Latvian countryside.
Science and Technology:
* Juris Hartmanis: Computer scientist, known for his Nobel Prize-winning work in computational complexity.
* Andrejs Cibulskis: Architect, known for his contributions to modern Latvian architecture.
* Raimonds Grants: Biochemist, known for his research in stem cell biology and cancer treatment.
Sports:
* Kaspars Daugaviņš: Professional ice hockey player, known for his time in the NHL.
* Kristīne Indraši: Olympic swimmer, known for her achievements in the 100m and 200m backstroke.
* Māris Štrombergs: BMX rider, known for his Olympic gold medal win in 2008.
Other:
* Valdis Zatlers: Former President of Latvia, known for his role in leading the country through the financial crisis.
* Margarita Zīle: Former Prime Minister of Latvia, known for her contributions to economic reforms.
This list is not exhaustive, and many other prominent Latvian figures exist in various fields.
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