# Nigol Andresen

_Estonian writer and politician (1899-1985)_

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> Nigol Andresen was an Estonian and Soviet politician, writer, literary critic, and translator. He was a member of V Riigikogu.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 October 1899 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Haljala Rural Municipality ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P19))
- **Died:** 24 February 1985 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P570))
- **Place of death:** Tartu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Estonia; Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P27))
- **Occupation:** writer; teacher; politician; military personnel; pedagogue; literary scholar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P106))
- **Political party:** Communist Party of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P102))
- **Education:** Rakvere Teachers' Seminary; Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU; University of Tartu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P69))
- **Positions held:** chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (29 November 1946 – 5 March 1947); deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union; member of the Riigikogu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Juhan Smuul literary award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193#P166))

## Questions

**When was Nigol Andresen born?**  
Nigol Andresen was born on 2 October 1899 in Haljala Rural Municipality.

**What positions has Nigol Andresen held?**  
Positions held by Nigol Andresen include: chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1946–1947); deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union; member of the Riigikogu.

**Where did Nigol Andresen study?**  
Nigol Andresen was educated at Rakvere Teachers' Seminary, Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU, University of Tartu.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Nigol Andresen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigol_Andresen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q15184193](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15184193) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Nigol Andresen.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nigol_Andresen.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Nigol Andresen". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/nigol-andresen. Retrieved 5 November 2026.