When was Arnold Rüütel born?

Arnold Rüütel was born on 10 May 1928 in Pahavalla.

What positions has Arnold Rüütel held?

Positions held by Arnold Rüütel include: President of Estonia (2001–2006); chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1983–1990).

Where did Arnold Rüütel study?

Arnold Rüütel was educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences.

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Arnold Rüütel

Estonian politician, former President of Estonia (1928–2024)

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Arnold Rüütel was an Estonian politician. He was the third President of Estonia from 8 October 2001 to 9 October 2006. Rüütel was the second president of the country after the end of the 1944–1991 Soviet occupation, and the restoration of the independent Republic of Estonia on 20 August 1991.

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Born: 10 May 1928 wd
Place of birth: Pahavalla wd
Died: 31 December 2024 wd
Place of death: Tallinn wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Estonia wd
Occupation: politician, university teacher, agricultural scientist wd
Political party: EKRE - Conservative People's Party of Estonia (2012–2024), People's Union of Estonia (1994–2012), Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1964–1990) wd
Education: Estonian University of Life Sciences wd
Spouse: Ingrid Rüütel wd

Positions held wd

President of Estonia (8 October 2001 – 9 October 2006)
chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (8 April 1983 – 28 March 1990)

Awards wd

Order of Lenin
Order of the White Eagle
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (2002)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Order of the Badge of Honour
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great
Collar of the Order of the National Coat of Arms (2008)

Questions

When was Arnold Rüütel born?: Arnold Rüütel was born on 10 May 1928 in Pahavalla.
What positions has Arnold Rüütel held?: Positions held by Arnold Rüütel include: President of Estonia (2001–2006); chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1983–1990).
Where did Arnold Rüütel study?: Arnold Rüütel was educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences.

Sources

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