Imants Freibergs

Imants Freibergs (1935–2026) was an eminent International figure whose career in sciences left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Imants exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Imants Freibergs was a Latvian computer scientist and professor. A member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, he was a recipient of the Order of the Three Stars in 2007, and was the first gentleman of Latvia from 1999 to 2007. Married to the president of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, who was the first woman in the office, and the first independent candidate for president in a Latvian presidential election, Freibergs was the first gentleman of the country....

The passing of Imants Freibergs on 2026-01-01 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across International and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.