Notable Alumni of University of Tartu [Sorted List]

1. Tunne Kelam

1936-. (aged 90)

historian archivist publisher politician

Tunne-Väldo Kelam is an Estonian politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Estonia. He is a member of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union, part of the European People's Party.

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2. Jaak Aaviksoo

1954-. (aged 72)

head teacher university teacher basketball player politician sportsperson

Jaak Aaviksoo is an Estonian politician and physicist, a former rector of the University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech).

3. Marko Mihkelson

1969-. (aged 57)

journalist politician

Marko Mihkelson is an Estonian journalist and politician representing the liberal Estonian Reform Party (member of the European Parliament's liberal political group Renew Europe) in the Parliament of Estonia. Mihkelson was born in the Estonian city of Valga and was first elected to the parliament in 2003 as a member of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union. He has...

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4. Kristiina Ojuland

1966-. (aged 60)

diplomat jurist politician

Kristiina Ojuland is an Estonian politician. She was the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 2002 through 2005. She was a member of the Estonian Reform Party from 1995 till 5 June 2013 and from 2009 to 2014 she served as one of the six Estonian MEPs in the European Parliament. She was expelled from the Reform Party because of alleged...

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5. Hannes Hanso

1971-. (aged 55)

politician

Hannes Hanso is an Estonian politician and diplomat, a former member of the Estonian Social Democratic Party. Hanso was the Minister of Defence in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet from September 2015 to November 2016. Since 2022, he is the ambassador to China.

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6. Jaan Ehlvest

1962-. (aged 64)

chess player

Jaan Ehlvest is an Estonian-American chess player. He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1987. Ehlvest was Estonian champion in 1986. Since 2006, he has represented the United States.

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7. Ene Ergma

1944-. (aged 82)

astronomer politician physicist

Ene Ergma is an Estonian politician, a member of the Riigikogu (Estonian parliament), and scientist. She was a member of the political party Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica and, before the two parties merged, a member of Res Publica Party. On 1 June 2016, Ergma announced her resignation from the party, because the party had lost its identity...

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8. Mihkel Mutt

1953-. (aged 73)

theatre critic literary critic writer

Mihkel Mutt a/k/a Muti Miki is an Estonian writer, essayist, columnist and editor.

9. Ain Kaalep

1926-2020 (aged 94)

linguist poet writer translator politician

Ain Kaalep was an Estonian poet, playwright, literary critic and translator.

10. Debora Vaarandi

1916-2007 (aged 91)

poet writer translator

Debora Vaarandi was an Estonian writer, considered to be a leading literary figure in post–World War II Estonia. Many of her poems were set to music. Vaarandi was a recipient of the first Juhan Liiv Poetry Award, and was recognized with the Cultural Award of the Republic of Estonia for outstanding lifetime achievement.

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11. Sirje Helme

1949-. (aged 77)

art critic art historian

Sirje Helme is an Estonian art historian and art critic.

12. Vahur Afanasjev

1979-2021 (aged 42)

musician film director writer composer poet

Vahur Afanasjev was an Estonian novelist, poet, musician and film director best known for his novel Serafima and Bogdan a story following the lives in a village of Russian Orthodox Old Believers on the shore of the lake Peipus from the end of the World War II to the nineties. The novel won the 2017 Estonian Writers' Union's Novel Competition.

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13. Kaarel Eenpalu

1888-1942 (aged 54)

civil servant politician sportsperson journalist farmer

Kaarel Eenpalu was an Estonian journalist, politician and head of state, who served as 7th Prime Minister of Estonia.

14. Ülo Vooglaid

1935-. (aged 91)

sociologist politician

Ülo Vooglaid is an Estonian sociologist, educator and politician. He was a member of VII, VIII and X Riigikogu.

15. Tõnis Lukas

1962-. (aged 64)

historian politician university teacher

Tõnis Lukas is an Estonian politician, former Minister of Culture from 2019 to 2021 and Minister of Education and Research from 1999 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2011.

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16. Liina Kersna

1980-. (aged 46)

journalist politician

Liina Kersna is an Estonian journalist, civil servant and politician. From 2021 to 2022 Kersna was the Minister of Education and Research.

17. Jüri Luik

1966-. (aged 60)

diplomat politician journalist

Jüri Luik is an Estonian diplomat and politician. He has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence, and he has acted as Estonia's ambassador to Benelux, NATO, North America, and Russia.

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18. Eerik-Niiles Kross

1967-. (aged 59)

diplomat entrepreneur politician

Eerik-Niiles Kross is an Estonian politician, diplomat, former chief of intelligence and entrepreneur. He is a member of parliament (Riigikogu). During the 1980s, Kross was a prominent figure in the anti-Soviet non-violent resistance movement in Soviet Estonia. After re-independence, in 1991, he joined Estonia's Foreign Ministry. He served as the head of intelligence from 1995 to 2000; and as national...

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19. Ingrid Rüütel

1935-. (aged 91)

anthropologist

Ingrid Rüütel is an Estonian folklorist, philologist and former First Lady of Estonia. She was married to former President of Estonia Arnold Rüütel until his death on 31 December 2024.

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20. Priit Pärn

1946-. (aged 80)

animation director caricaturist screenwriter director extra

Priit Pärn is an Estonian cartoonist and animation director whose films have enjoyed success among critics as well as the public at various film festivals.

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21. Silvi Vrait

1951-2013 (aged 62)

music educator astrologer teacher stage actor actor

Silvi Vrait was an Estonian singer and music teacher.

22. Riina Sikkut

1983-. (aged 43)

politician

Riina Sikkut is an Estonian politician of the Social Democratic Party of Estonia who served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. She also served as Minister of Health and Labour in Jüri Ratas' first cabinet. She was sworn in on 2 May 2018, after the former minister Jevgeni Ossinovski had...

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23. Paul-Eerik Rummo

1942-. (aged 84)

playwright poet literary critic translator children's writer

Paul-Eerik Rummo is an Estonian poet, playwright, translator and politician who was the former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education, as well as the former Estonian Minister of Population Affairs.

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24. Otto Tief

1889-1976 (aged 87)

border guardsman military personnel lawyer politician

Otto Tief was an Estonian politician, military commander, and a lawyer.

25. Saskia Alusalu

1994-. (aged 32)

speed skater

Saskia Alusalu is an Estonian speed skater. Alusalu represented Estonia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

26. Andres Tarand

1940-. (aged 86)

climatologist geographer politician

Andres Tarand is an Estonian geographer, climatologist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1994 to 1995. He was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists, between 2004 and 2009.

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27. Vahur Kersna

1962-. (aged 64)

television presenter caricaturist journalist

Vahur Kersna is an Estonian journalist, radio and television personality and caricaturist.

28. Indrek Tarand

1964-. (aged 62)

journalist politician

Indrek Tarand is an Estonian politician and a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Estonia. He was an independent politician, but a member of the European Green Party.

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29. Usievalad Ihnatouski

1881-1931 (aged 50)

historian politician

Usievalad Makaravich Ihnatoŭski was a Belarusian politician, scholar and the first president of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

30. Artur Sirk

1900-1937 (aged 37)

lawyer soldier politician

Artur Sirk was an Estonian political and military figure. A veteran of the country's struggle for independence, Sirk later became a leading figure within the right-wing Vaps Movement and an outspoken opponent of the government.

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31. Ahti Heinla

1972-. (aged 54)

computer scientist engineer businessperson entrepreneur

Ahti Heinla is an Estonian computer programmer and businessman. He is one of the developers of Skype.

32. Anton Lutskevich

1884-1942 (aged 58)

opinion journalist publisher linguist historian journalist

Anton Ivanavič Luckievič was a leading figure of the Belarusian independence movement in the early 20th century, an initiator of the proclamation of the independence of Belarus, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Belarusian Democratic Republic persecuted by the Soviet authorities. He was a brother of Ivan Luckievič.

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33. Doris Kareva

1958-. (aged 68)

editor writer journalist translator poet

Doris Kareva is an Estonian poet and translator. She served as the secretary general of the Estonian National Commission in UNESCO between 1992 and 2008.

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34. Fred Jüssi

1935-2024 (aged 89)

writer journalist zoologist nature photographer photographer

Fred Jüssi was an Estonian biologist, nature writer and photographer.

35. Ruuben Kaalep

1993-. (aged 33)

politician

Ruuben Kaalep is a far-right Estonian politician and poet. He was a member of XIV Riigikogu. He is a founder of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia's youth organization, Blue Awakening. In 2024, he was expelled from the party and is now a member of the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives.

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36. Ilmar Raag

1968-. (aged 58)

screenwriter film director journalist actor

Ilmar Raag is an Estonian media executive, actor, screenwriter and film director, best known for his socio-critical film The Class. He was CEO of Estonian Television from 2002 to 2005. He is a well known columnist in many prestigious Estonian newspapers (Postimees, Eesti Päevaleht). He has written many scripts and directed critically acclaimed films, notably August 1991 and The Class.

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37. Rasmus Mägi

1992-. (aged 34)

hurdler athletics competitor sprinter

Rasmus Mägi is an Estonian hurdler. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 400 metres hurdles without qualifying for the semifinals. He won the silver medal at the 2014 European Championships. Mägi came in sixth at the 2016 Olympic Games with a national record of 48.40s and in seventh at the 2024 Olympic finals.

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38. Sven Mikser

1973-. (aged 53)

politician

Sven Mikser is an Estonian politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he has served as a member of the European Parliament for Estonia since 2019. He previously served as minister of foreign affairs between 2016 and 2019 and minister of defence on two occasions. He also led his party between 2010 and 2015.

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39. Alberts Kviesis

1881-1944 (aged 63)

lawyer politician

Alberts Kviesis was a Latvian politician who served as third President of Latvia from 1930 to 1936.

40. Lauri Hussar

1973-. (aged 53)

program host journalist editing staff politician

Lauri Hussar is an Estonian journalist and politician who has served as President of the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu) since 2023. He is a member of the Estonia 200 political party. Prior to his career in politics he was a journalist and television host, including being the editor-in-chief of the Postimees daily newspaper.

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41. Mihhail Lotman

1952-. (aged 74)

literary scholar literary critic semiotician politician

Mihhail Lotman is an Estonian literature researcher and politician, son of Juri Lotman and Zara Mints.

42. Urmas Paet

1974-. (aged 52)

sportsperson journalist diplomat politician

Urmas Paet is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Estonia. He is a member of the Reform Party, part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. He has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2014 and Minister of Culture from 2003 to 2005. He was a member of the Estonian...

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43. Katri Raik

1967-. (aged 59)

historian politician

Katri Raik is an Estonian politician who served as the Minister of the Interior from 2018 to 2019 and has intermittently served as the Mayor of Narva for three separate periods since 2020. She is a member of the Social Democratic Party. She was a Member of Riigikogu from 2018 to 2019 and the rector of the Estonian Academy of...

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44. Saima Harmaja

1913-1937 (aged 24)

poet writer

Saima Rauha Maria Harmaja was a Finnish poet and writer. She is known for her tragic life and early death, which are reflected in her sensitive poems. She came from a prominent family; her maternal grandfather was Arvid Genetz. She wrote four collections of poetry.

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45. Mati Unt

1944-2005 (aged 61)

dramaturge director theatrical director writer playwright

Mati Unt was an Estonian writer, essayist and theatre director.

46. Marju Lauristin

1940-. (aged 86)

university teacher sociologist politician

Marju Lauristin is an Estonian politician, and former Member of the European Parliament and Minister of Social Affairs. She is a member of the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists. Lauristin is currently a member of the Tartu city council.

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47. Betti Alver

1906-1989 (aged 83)

translator poet novelist writer

Elisabet "Betti" Alver, was one of Estonia's most notable poets. She was among the first generation to be educated in schools of an independent Estonia. She went to grammar school in Tartu.

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48. Uku Masing

1909-1985 (aged 76)

linguist poet writer translator theologian

Uku Masing was an Estonian polymath who contributed to theology, oriental studies, philosophy, poetry, folklore and to the field of ethnology. He was a significant figure in Estonian religious philosophy. Masing also wrote poetry, mostly on religious issues. Masing authored one novel, Rapanui vabastamine ehk Kajakad jumalate kalmistul (Liberation of Rapa Nui, or Seagulls at the Cemetery of Gods) in...

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49. Tõnu Õnnepalu

1962-. (aged 64)

translator poet journalist writer

Tõnu Õnnepalu, also known by the pen names Emil Tode and Anton Nigov, is an Estonian poet, author and translator.

50. Augusts Kirhenšteins

1872-1963 (aged 91)

university teacher politician biologist

Augusts Kirhenšteins, formerly spelt Kirchenšteins, was a Latvian and Soviet microbiologist, politician and educator. He was the de facto prime minister of Latvia from 20 June 1940 to 25 August 1940 and Acting de facto President of Latvia from 21 July 1940 to 25 August 1940. It was Kirhenšteins' Soviet puppet government that requested the incorporation of Latvia into the...

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51. Eva-Lotta Kiibus

2003-. (aged 23)

figure skater

Eva-Lotta Kiibus is a retired Estonian figure skater. She is the 2020 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, a two-time Estonian national champion (2020–21), and a three-time Tallink Hotels Cup champion (2018–2019, 2021). Kiibus has represented Estonia at the European and World championships and finished twenty-first at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

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52. Juhan Parts

1966-. (aged 60)

lawyer politician

Juhan Parts is an Estonian politician who was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2003 to 2005 and Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications from 2007 to 2014. Juhan Parts is a member of Isamaa party.

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53. Tanel Kiik

1989-. (aged 37)

politician

Tanel Kiik is an Estonian politician and former cabinet minister. After being an advisor, Kiik was Minister of Social Affairs from 2019 to 2021. In the government of Kaja Kallas, he became Minister of Health and Labour from 2021 to 2022, and was then Deputy Mayor of Tallinn. In 2023, he became a member of the Riigikogu, but left the...

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54. Arseny Roginsky

1946-2017 (aged 71)

historiographer historian bibliographer human rights defender political activist

Arseny Borisovich Roginsky was a Soviet dissident and Russian historian. He was one of the founders of the International Historical and Civil Rights Society Memorial, and its head since 1998.

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55. Margus Tsahkna

1977-. (aged 49)

politician

Margus Tsahkna is an Estonian politician. He has been Minister of Foreign Affairs since the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas was sworn in on 17 April 2023 and continues in that role in Kristen Michal's cabinet. He is also the leader of the Estonia 200 party since 19 November 2023.

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56. Indrek Hargla

1970-. (aged 56)

writer science fiction writer lawyer screenwriter

Indrek Hargla is an Estonian writer. He is one of the most prominent Estonian writers of science fiction and crime novels. His most notable work is the Apothecary Melchior series, where activity takes place in medieval Tallinn.

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57. Hilda Taba

1902-1967 (aged 65)

educational theorist teacher pedagogue architect

Hilda Taba was an architect, a curriculum theorist, a curriculum reformer, and a teacher educator. Taba was born in the small village of Kooraste, Estonia. Her mother's name was Liisa Leht, and her father was a schoolmaster whose name was Robert Taba. Hilda Taba began her education at the Kanepi Parish School. She then attended the Võru’s Girls’ Grammar School...

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58. Tadeusz Stefan Zieliński

1859-1944 (aged 85)

historian university teacher classical philologist philologist translator

Tadeusz Stefan Zieliński was a Polish classical philologist, historian, and translator of Sophocles, Euripides and other classical authors into Russian. His most well-known works are Die Gliederung der altattischen Komoedie, Tragodumenon libri tres, and Iresione, the last of which is a collection of essays.

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59. Kristiina Ehin

1977-. (aged 49)

teacher songwriter poet singer translator

Kristiina Ehin is an Estonian poet, translator, singer and songwriter.

60. Hanno Pevkur

1977-. (aged 49)

politician lawyer sportsperson sports official jurist

Hanno Pevkur is an Estonian politician who is currently the Minister of Defence. He is the former chairman of the Estonian Reform Party.

61. Grigol Robakidze

1882-1962 (aged 80)

public figure poet opinion journalist writer

Grigol Robakidze was a Georgian writer, publicist, and public figure primarily known for his prose and anti-Soviet émigré activities.

62. Jaak Madison

1991-. (aged 35)

politician

Jaak Madison is an Estonian politician and a member of the European Parliament, where he is a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on International Trade. He was member and deputy chairman of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia until leaving the party in June 2024 and joining Estonian Centre Party.

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63. Vaino Väljas

1931-2024 (aged 93)

diplomat politician

Vaino Väljas was a Soviet and Estonian diplomat and politician. Väljas was leader of the Communist party in Soviet Estonia from 1988 to 1991, and the leader of Democratic Estonian Workers Party from 1992 to 1995 in independent Estonia.

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64. Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

1977-. (aged 49)

cross-country skier politician

Kristina Šmigun-Vähi is a former Estonian female cross-country skier and politician. She is the most successful Estonian female cross-country skier with two Olympic gold medals. Since 2019, Šmigun-Vähi, a member of the Reform Party, has served as a member of the Estonian Parliament.

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65. Tomas Venclova

1937-. (aged 89)

university teacher writer literary historian translator poet

Tomas Venclova is a Lithuanian poet, prose writer, scholar, philologist and translator of literature. He is one of the five founding members of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group. In 1977, following his dissident activities, he was forced to emigrate and was deprived of his Soviet citizenship. Since 1980, he has taught Russian and Polish literature at Yale University. Considered a major...

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66. Jaan Kaplinski

1941-2021 (aged 80)

philosopher journalist university teacher children's writer essayist

Jaan Kaplinski was an Estonian poet, philosopher, politician, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical schools (Taoism and especially Buddhism).

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67. Marina Kaljurand

1962-. (aged 64)

badminton player lawyer diplomat politician

Marina Kaljurand is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament. Kaljurand served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Taavi Rõivas' second cabinet as an independent. Earlier, she served as the Ambassador of Estonia to the United States, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Kazakhstan, and Israel.

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68. Jevgeni Ossinovski

1986-. (aged 40)

politician

Jevgeni Ossinovski is an Estonian politician, formerly the mayor of Tallinn and former leader of the Estonian Social Democratic Party.

69. Kristina Kallas

1976-. (aged 50)

politician political scientist

Kristina Kallas is an Estonian politician who is the leader of the Eesti 200 party. She is not related to former Prime Ministers Kaja and Siim Kallas.

70. Ion Inculeț

1884-1940 (aged 56)

mathematician politician physicist

Ion Inculeț was a Bessarabian and Romanian politician. He served as President of the Country Council of the Moldavian Democratic Republic, Minister of the Interior of Romania, and, from 1918, a full member of the Romanian Academy.

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71. Evelin Ilves

1968-. (aged 58)

physician sportsperson entrepreneur chief marketing officer

Evelin Ilves is the second wife of President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves. She was the First Lady of Estonia from 9 October 2006 until their divorce on 30 April 2015.

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72. Riho Terras

1967-. (aged 59)

military personnel sportsperson politician

Riho Terras is an Estonian politician and a former military officer who is serving as a member of the European Parliament since 1 February 2020. He was the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 2011 to 2018. He was promoted to general in 2017.

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73. Urmas Reinsalu

1975-. (aged 51)

jurist politician

Urmas Reinsalu is an Estonian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2022 to 2023 and previously from 2019 to 2021. Before that, Urmas has served as the Minister of Defence between 2012 and 2014, and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2019. Reinsalu is a member and current leader of the Isamaa ("Fatherland") political party (formerly called...

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74. Andrus Kivirähk

1970-. (aged 56)

playwright children's writer humorist journalist actor

Andrus Kivirähk is an Estonian writer, a playwright, topical satirist, and screenwriter. As of 2004, 25,000 copies of his novel Rehepapp ehk November (Old Barny or November) had been sold, making him the most popular 21st-century Estonian writer. His book The Man Who Spoke Snakish (Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu, 2007) has been one of the top selling books in Estonia....

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75. Martin Helme

1976-. (aged 50)

journalist politician

Martin Helme is an Estonian politician and current leader of the Conservative People's Party (EKRE). From 2019 to 2021 he was the country's Minister of Finance.

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76. Oskar Luts

1887-1953 (aged 66)

writer pharmacist screenwriter humorist

Oskar Luts was an Estonian writer and playwright.

77. Kadri Simson

1977-. (aged 49)

European Commissioner politician

Kadri Simson is an Estonian politician, formerly from the Centre Party, who served as the European Commissioner for Energy in the von der Leyen Commission between 2019 and 2024.

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78. Eno Raud

1928-1996 (aged 68)

writer children's writer

Eno Raud was an Estonian children's writer. His works are considered classics in Estonia as well as in the other former Soviet countries. Raud was included in International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour List in 1974.

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79. Taavi Rõivas

1979-. (aged 47)

politician economist

Taavi Rõivas is an Estonian politician, former Prime Minister of Estonia from 2014 to 2016 and former leader of the Reform Party. Before his term as the Prime Minister, Rõivas was the Minister of Social Affairs from 2012 to 2014. On 9 November 2016 his second cabinet dissolved after coalition partners, Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica and Social...

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80. Jaan Kross

1920-2007 (aged 87)

poet lawyer pedagogue professor writer screenwriter

Jaan Kross was an Estonian writer. He won the 1995 International Nonino Prize in Italy.

81. Jaan Tallinn

1972-. (aged 54)

computer scientist engineer investor entrepreneur

Jaan Tallinn is an Estonian computer programmer and investor known for his participation in the development of Skype and file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa.

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82. Mart Laar

1960-. (aged 66)

historian writer politician

Mart Laar is an Estonian politician and historian. He served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1992 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2002. Laar is credited with having helped bring about Estonia's rapid economic development during the 1990s. He is a member of the centre-right Isamaa party.

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83. Kersti Kaljulaid

1969-. (aged 57)

businessperson director consultant civil servant sportsperson

Kersti Kaljulaid is an Estonian politician who served as the fifth president of Estonia between 2016 and 2021, and was its first and only female head of state since the country declared independence in 1918. She was also the youngest president, aged 46 at the time of her election.

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84. Siim Kallas

1948-. (aged 78)

official banker politician sportsperson journalist

Siim Kallas is an Estonian former politician who served as Prime Minister of Estonia from 2002 to 2003 and as a European Commissioner from 2004 to 2014.

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85. Lennart Meri

1929-2006 (aged 77)

film director philologist writer historian translator

Lennart Georg Meri was an Estonian writer, film director, and statesman. He was the country's foreign minister from 1990 to 1992 and President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001.

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86. Edgar Savisaar

1950-2022 (aged 72)

politician

Edgar Savisaar was an Estonian politician, one of the founding members of Popular Front of Estonia and the Centre Party. He served as the acting Prime Minister of Estonia, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, and twice mayor of Tallinn.

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87. Vikenty Veresaev

1867-1945 (aged 78)

physician writer linguist biographer writer translator

Vikenty Vikentyevich Smidovich, better known by his pen name Vikenty Vikentyevich Veresaev, (Russian: Вике́нтий Вике́нтьевич Вереса́ев) was a Russian and Soviet writer, translator and medical doctor of Polish descent.

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88. Mart Helme

1949-. (aged 77)

singer politician historian diplomat journalist

Mart Helme is an Estonian politician, diplomat and historian who served as the Minister of the Interior from 2019 to 2020. He was the longtime chairman of the national conservative Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) from 13 April 2013 to 4 July 2020 when he was succeeded by his son Martin Helme.

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89. Andres Anvelt

1969-. (aged 57)

police officer writer politician

Andres Anvelt is an Estonian politician and writer. He belonged to Social Democratic Party until 2019.

90. Aivar Pohlak

1962-. (aged 64)

association football coach sports official sportsperson coach writer

Aivar Pohlak is an Estonian football official, a former football player (striker), referee, and football coach. Since March 2007, he has been the President of the Estonian Football Association (EJL) after being its Vice President for four years. He is the member of UEFA Executive Committee since 2025.

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91. Jüri Ratas

1978-. (aged 48)

basketball player politician

Jüri Ratas is an Estonian politician who served as the prime minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021 and as the leader of the Centre Party from 2016 to 2023, and the mayor of Tallinn from 2005 to 2007. Ratas was a member of the Centre Party until switching to Isamaa in 2024.

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92. Andrus Ansip

1956-. (aged 70)

banker politician entrepreneur businessperson chemist

Andrus Ansip is an Estonian politician, a member of the European Parliament, the former European Commissioner for Digital Single Market and Vice President of the European Commission, in office from 2014 until 2019. Previously, he was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2005 to 2014 and chairman of the liberal Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Reformierakond) from 2004 to 2014.

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93. Eva-Maria Liimets

1974-. (aged 52)

diplomat

Eva-Maria Liimets is an Estonian politician. She served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. She was nominated by the Estonian Centre Party as an independent in January 2021 and officially joined the party on 9 June 2021. Along with all seven cabinet ministers of the governing coalition’s junior partner, she was dismissed...

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94. Jürgen Ligi

1959-. (aged 67)

politician economist

Jürgen Ligi is an Estonian politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a member and the vice-chairman of the liberal Reform Party. He was Minister of Education and Research in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet from 9 April 2015 to 12 September 2016. Previously, Ligi has served as the Minister of Defence from 2005 to 2007 and as the Minister of Finance...

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95. Kaja Kallas

1977-. (aged 49)

politician business undergraduate lawyer diplomat jurist

Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Since 2024, she has served in that role as well as Vice-President of the...

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96. Urmas Sõõrumaa

1961-. (aged 65)

businessperson sportsperson entrepreneur

Urmas Sõõrumaa is an Estonian businessman and sports personality.

97. Ursula Ratasepp

1982-. (aged 44)

film actor actor stage actor

Ursula Ratasepp is an Estonian stage, film and television actress.

98. Jaan Tätte

1964-. (aged 62)

actor television actor songwriter writer film actor

Jaan Tätte is an Estonian playwright, poet, actor, and singer.

99. Indrek Saar

1973-. (aged 53)

politician stage actor television actor sportsperson actor

Indrek Saar is an Estonian actor and politician. He has been the leader of the Social Democratic Party from 2019 to 2022 and the Minister of Culture of Estonia from 2015 to 2019.

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100. Igor Gräzin

1952-. (aged 74)

university teacher cleric lawyer politician philosopher of law

Igor Gräzin (birth name: Russian: Игорь Николаевич Грязин, romanized: Igor Nikolayevich Gryazin (born 27 June 1952 in Tartu) is an Estonian academic and politician currently serving as a member of the Tallinn City Council. He is a former member of Riigikogu and former Member of the European Parliament. Currently sitting as an independent city councillor, he was former affiliated with...

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