Background
JURKANS, Janis was born on August 31, 1946 in Riga. Parents: Antons Jurkans and Marianna Jurkane (née Zaharevic).
JURKANS, Janis was born on August 31, 1946 in Riga. Parents: Antons Jurkans and Marianna Jurkane (née Zaharevic).
Latvian University, Riga, English language and literature. Spoken languages: Russian, English.
Lecturer Latvian State University, 1974-1977. Head department Enterprise Decorative Art, Riga, 1977-1979. Various positions, 1980-1987.
Deputy chairman foreign relations committee Latvian Popular Front, Riga, 1988-1990. Foreign minister Ministry Foreign Affairs, 1990-1992. President Latvian Support Fund, since 1992.
Member Parliament, since 1993. Chairman National Harmony Party, since 1994. Parliamentary deputy Government of Latvia, Riga.
Catholic.
Married Ilze Auzere Grace, June 8, 1992. Children: Janis, David.