Background
GIRA, Lyudas was born on August 27, 1886 in Vilnius.
GIRA, Lyudas was born on August 27, 1886 in Vilnius.
Studied at pharmacy school and theology seminary.
1921-1926 journal and newspaper ed and director, Kaunas State Theater. Deputy, People's Sejm of Lithuania 1940 member, deleg to 7th session of Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Supreme Soviet which petitioned for inclusion of Lith in Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics.
During World War 2 served with Lith detachment of Soviet Army.
Member, Lith Academy of Sciences from 1945.