Vilenkin Leo (1877-1941)
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| Surname | Vilenkin |
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| Name | Leo |
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| Birth year | 1877 |
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| Birth month | 6 |
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| Birth day | 7 |
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| Death year | 1941 |
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| Sex | M |
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Vilenkin (Wilenkin) Leo Leib (1877–1941)
Leo Leib Vilenkin was born on 11 March 1877 in Riga. His father’s name was Sholom Lazar, and his mother’s name was Chana (née Schwarzbach). From 26 October 1909, he held the title of sworn advocate in Riga.
During the 1920s and 1930s, he continued to practise as a sworn advocate in Riga. He was a member of the Russian Club in Riga.
He perished in Riga during the German occupation in 1941.
He was married to Adelia Fainmeser (born 7 June 1882).
Vilenkin was also a philister (senior or alumni member) of the Jewish student fraternity Limuvia.