Ludza is a town in the Latgale region of eastern Latvia, situated on the Ludza River. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in written sources. Ludza was granted city rights in 1777 and became a regional center in the 19th century. The town is known for its beautiful architecture, including the Ludza Castle, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Ludza Synagogue. The town also has a number of museums, including the Ludza Regional Museum and the Ludza Jewish Museum.
Geographic Data for Ludza, Ludzas Rajons, Latvia
| Latitude | 56° 33.000' |
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| Longitude | 27° 43.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Riga |
Numerology for Ludza, Ludzas Rajons, Latvia
Chaldean Name Number : 21 => 3
Pythagorean Name Number : 1
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- Jana Škoļina - Born on November 2, 1990 - Songwriter, and Singer
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- Jesenija Volžankina - Born on November 26, 1983 - Athletics competitor
- Andris Molotanovs - Born on April 25, 1981 - Handball player
- Sergejs Lazovskis - Born on April 19, 1976 - Politician
- Roberts Jurdžs - Born on April 11, 1963 - Politician, and Physician (died: December 9, 2002)
- Valery Putans - Born on February 24, 1962 - Handball coach, and Handball player
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- Viktors Avotiņš - Born on December 12, 1947 - Journalist - Order of the Three Stars
- Herz Frank - Born on January 17, 1926 - Director, Film director, Journalist, Cinematographer, and Screenwriter - Nika Award | Order of the Badge of Honour | Order of the Three Stars (died: March 3, 2013)
- Vilhelms Ruško - Born on October 24, 1922 - Actor (died: January 31, 1993)
- V. Urtāns - Born on January 4, 1921 -
- Juris Soikans - Born on April 12, 1920 - Artist (died: January 1, 1995)
- Jan Karnicki - Born on January 26, 1908 - Presbyter, Parson, and Chaplain (died: February 7, 1970)
- Yefim Aron - Born on December 30, 1906 - Film director, and Screenwriter - Order of the Red Banner of Labour (died: October 8, 1970)
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- Leons Tomašickis - Born on June 22, 1904 - Sculptor (died: February 26, 1996)
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- Ilya Chashnik - Born on June 26, 1902 - Drawer, Painter, and Architect (died: March 4, 1929)
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