Popert Abram Adolf (1867–1935)

Abram Adolf Popert was born on 19 November 1867 in Talsi into a merchant’s family. His father was Shaya, and his mother was Khaya. He graduated from gymnasium and, in 1889, from the Faculty of Law of the University of Dorpat. He worked as a sworn advocate in Talsi. In 1915, he moved to Russia.

In 1920, he returned to Latvia. From 11 October 1920, he again practised as a sworn advocate in Talsi. A long-standing member of the Talsi City Council representing the Jewish Civic Bloc list, he also served as a member of the municipal board. He died on 27 March 1935.