When was August Rei born?

August Rei was born on 22 March 1886 in Pilistvere.

What positions has August Rei held?

Positions held by August Rei include: Prime Minister in duties of the President (1945–1963); ambassador of Estonia (1938–1940); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1932–1940); State Elder (1928–1929); President of the Riigikogu (1925–1926).

Where did August Rei study?

August Rei was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University.

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August Rei

Estonian politician (1886–1963)

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August Rei was an Estonian politician. He served as State Elder of Estonia from 1928 to 1929, and as Prime Minister in duties of the President of the Estonian government-in-exile from 1945 to 1963.

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Born: 22 March 1886 wd
Place of birth: Pilistvere wd
Died: 29 March 1963 wd
Place of death: Stockholm wd
Citizenship: Russian Empire, Estonia wd
Occupation: diplomat, journalist, politician, military personnel, lawyer, ambassador wd
Political party: Estonian Social Democratic Workers' Party wd
Education: Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister in duties of the President (9 January 1945 – 29 March 1963)
ambassador of Estonia (1938–1940)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1932–1940)
State Elder (4 December 1928 – 9 July 1929)
President of the Riigikogu (9 June 1925 – 22 June 1926)
member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly (23 April 1919 – 4 January 1921)

Awards wd

Cross of Liberty
1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Questions

When was August Rei born?: August Rei was born on 22 March 1886 in Pilistvere.
What positions has August Rei held?: Positions held by August Rei include: Prime Minister in duties of the President (1945–1963); ambassador of Estonia (1938–1940); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1932–1940); State Elder (1928–1929); President of the Riigikogu (1925–1926).
Where did August Rei study?: August Rei was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University.

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