Top 10 most important and famous people from Baltic countries

Lithuanian philosopher, known for his work about Jewish philosophy, existentialism and phenomenology, focusing on the relationship of ethics to metaphysics and ontology

Grand Duke of Lithuania, born pagan he converted to Catholicism

Activist who participated in every major event leading to the independent Lithuanian state and is often given the informal honorific title of the Patriarch of the Nation

Lithuanian anarchist, political activist, and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of XX century

Lithuanian director, poet and artist who has been called the godfather of American avant-garde cinema

Lithuanian basketball players, father and son. The son played in Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings and Indian Pacers

Lithuanian powerlifter and professional strongman. Due to his prolific 84 international wins in all major international strongman competitions, as well as his longevity in the sport, he is widely considered the greatest strength athlete of all time

Latvian chess player nicknamed The Magician from Riga, eight times World Chess Champion

Latvian basketball player who played in New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards

Second president of Estonia from 1992 to 2001. The leader of the movement to restore Estonian independence from the Soviet Union