Vincas Kudirka

Lithuanian poet, composer, publicist, translator, public man, medical doctor, editor of newspapers, the author of both the music and lyrics of the Lithuanian National Anthem: Tautiška giesmė. He is regarded in Lithuania as a National Hero. Kudirka used pen names - V. Kapsas, Paežerių Vincas, Vincas Kapsas, P. Vincas, Varpas, Q.D, K., V.K, Perkūnas. Born 31 December [O.S. 19 December] 1858 – died 16 November [O.S. 4 November] 1899.