# Kaarel Eenpalu

_Estonian politician (1888–1942)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

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

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 May 1888 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Vesneri Rural Municipality ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P19))
- **Died:** 27 January 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P570))
- **Place of death:** Vyatlag ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Estonia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; journalist; sportsperson; civil servant; farmer; jurist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P106))
- **Political party:** National Front for the Implementation of the Constitution; Estonian People's Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P102))
- **Education:** University of Tartu; Lomonosov Moscow State University; Hugo Treffner Gymnasium; Imperial Moscow University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P69))
- **Spouse:** Linda Eenpalu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Estonia (21 April 1938 – 12 October 1939); Minister of the Interior (25 August 1934 – 9 May 1938); President of the Riigikogu (18 May 1933 – 29 August 1934); State Elder (19 July 1932 – 1 November 1932); President of the Riigikogu (22 June 1926 – 19 July 1932); Minister of the Interior (16 December 1924 – 23 July 1926); Minister of the Interior (25 January 1921 – 26 March 1924); Minister of the Interior (28 July 1920 – 26 October 1920); member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly (23 April 1919 – 26 April 1919); member of the Riigikogu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P39))
- **Awards:** Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class; Order of the White Star, 1st Class; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle; Estonian Red Cross Order First Class; Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704#P166))

## Questions

**When was Kaarel Eenpalu born?**  
Kaarel Eenpalu was born on 28 May 1888 in Vesneri Rural Municipality.

**What positions has Kaarel Eenpalu held?**  
Positions held by Kaarel Eenpalu include: Prime Minister of Estonia (1938–1939); Minister of the Interior (1934–1938); President of the Riigikogu (1933–1934); State Elder (1932–1932); President of the Riigikogu (1926–1932).

**Where did Kaarel Eenpalu study?**  
Kaarel Eenpalu was educated at University of Tartu, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, Imperial Moscow University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Kaarel Eenpalu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaarel_Eenpalu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q126704](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126704) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Karl Einbund (1-E-2932).jpg by Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Karl_Einbund_(1-E-2932).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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