When was Jaan Tõnisson born?

Jaan Tõnisson was born on 22 December 1868 in Surva.

What positions has Jaan Tõnisson held?

Positions held by Jaan Tõnisson include: State Elder (1933–1933); President of the Riigikogu (1932–1933); State Elder (1927–1928); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1925–1932); President of the Riigikogu (1923–1925).

Where did Jaan Tõnisson study?

Jaan Tõnisson was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School, Imperial University of Dorpat.

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Jaan Tõnisson

Estonian politician and lawyer (1868–1941)

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Jaan Tõnisson was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920, as State Elder from 1927 to 1928 and in 1933, and as Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932.

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Born: 22 December 1868 wd
Place of birth: Surva wd
Died: 1941 wd
Place of death: Tallinn wd
Citizenship: Russian Empire, Estonia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, journalist, sportsperson, editor wd
Political party: Estonian People's Party, National Centre Party wd
Education: Gustav Adolf Grammar School, Imperial University of Dorpat wd

Positions held wd

State Elder (18 May 1933 – 21 October 1933)
President of the Riigikogu (19 July 1932 – 18 May 1933)
State Elder (9 December 1927 – 4 December 1928)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (23 October 1925 – 19 July 1932)
President of the Riigikogu (7 June 1923 – 27 May 1925)
Prime Minister of Estonia (30 July 1920 – 26 October 1920)
Prime Minister of Estonia (18 November 1919 – 28 July 1920)
member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly (23 April 1919 – 20 December 1920)
Member of the State Duma of the Russian Empire
Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly
member of the Riigikogu

Awards wd

Order of the White Star, 1st Class
1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle
Estonian Red Cross Order First Class
Cross of Liberty
honorary citizen of Tartu

Questions

When was Jaan Tõnisson born?: Jaan Tõnisson was born on 22 December 1868 in Surva.
What positions has Jaan Tõnisson held?: Positions held by Jaan Tõnisson include: State Elder (1933–1933); President of the Riigikogu (1932–1933); State Elder (1927–1928); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1925–1932); President of the Riigikogu (1923–1925).
Where did Jaan Tõnisson study?: Jaan Tõnisson was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School, Imperial University of Dorpat.

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