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Jānis Balodis was a distinguished army general and influential political figure in Latvia. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Latvia during the country's War of Independence and later held positions as Minister of War and Deputy Prime Minister under the dictatorship of Kārlis Ulmanis. Balodis played a crucial role in shaping Latvia's military and political landscape, displaying strong leadership and commitment to his country's defense and governance. He was a key historical figure during a time of notable political and military changes in Latvia.