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(President) Jānis Kristaps Čakste was a distinguished Latvian politician and lawyer who made significant contributions to the establishment and governance of the newly independent Latvian state. He held important positions such as Chairman of the People's Council, Speaker of the Constitutional Assembly, and the first President of Latvia. Čakste played a vital role in shaping Latvia's political landscape in the early 20th century by upholding democratic principles and strengthening the newly formed republic through his leadership and legal expertise.