Born on 21 March 1934 in Urviniai, Šakiai district. Died 14 February 2012.
In 1958 graduated from VPI Lithuanian language and literature. He was a teacher, worked in the editorial offices of "Moksleivis", "Jaunimo grety", "Pergalės", and as a poetry consultant for the Lithuanian Writers' Union. Since 1978 he has lived in Argidiškės, Švenčionys district.