Biography
In 1902 Galvanauskas completed his secondary education at the Gymnasium of Jelgava, Latvia. He then took up studies in engineering in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1905 he was active in the Russian Revolution of 1905 in Lithuania, and founded the Lithuanian Peasants' Union. Later he was elected as a delegate to the Great Seimas of Vilnius
Between 1906-1919 he lived first in Finland, and then in Belgium, where he completed his studies and received a diploma in mining engineering. In 1919 he was a member of the Lithuanian delegation at the Versailles Conference being held in Paris. In October 1919, Galvanauskas became Prime Minister of Lithuania, and held this office until April 1920. During that time he also held the offices of Finance, Trade, and Minister of Industry. In 1921 Galvanauskas was also a delegate to the League of Nations, where he worked to establish international recognition of Lithuania.
Between February 1922 and June 1924, Galvanauskas was also Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs. During this period, Galvanauskas' efforts also helped to establish the University of Lithuania in 1923.
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