Ivande Kaija | |
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 circa 1931 | |
| Born | Antonija Meldere-Millere 13 October 1876 |
| Died | 2 January 1942 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Other names | Antonija Lūkina |
| Occupation(s) | writer, feminist, nationalist |
| Years active | 1982-1931 |
| Notable work | Iedzimtais grēks |
Ivande Kaija was the pen name of Antonija Lūkina (née Antonija Meldere-Millere 1876–1942), Latvian writer and feminist, who fought for the independence of Latvia. Through public works and writing, Kaija advocated Latvians to donate assets to the "Gold Fund" which became the gold reserve of the country in 1920. Her public service was honored when she was bestowed the Order of the Three Stars in 1926. Though many of her works were destroyed during the Soviet period, they have seen a resurgence in recent years.