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Arnold Rüütel

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

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Arnold Rüütel was an Estonian politician, former President of Estonia. Born on 10 May 1928 in Pahavalla, Rüütel died on 31 December 2024 in Tallinn at the age of 96.

Positions held include chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1983–1990) and President of Estonia (2001–2006). Rüütel studied at Estonian University of Life Sciences. Honours include Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav and Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil), among 16 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 61 languages, Arnold Rüütel is No. 30,268 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 10 May 1928, Pahavalla
Died: 31 December 2024, Tallinn (aged 96)
Country: Soviet Union
Known as: Politician, university teacher, agricultural scientist
Field: Politics
Party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union, People's Union of Estonia
Education: Estonian University of Life Sciences
Languages: Estonian, Russian
Children: 2
Wikipedia editions: 61

Did you know

Was 55 when first chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1983).

Lived to 96.

10 May

Shares a birthday with Fred Astaire and Heydar Aliyev.

Has a Wikipedia article in 61 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

1983–1990Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic
2001–2006President of Estonia

Connections

Arnold Rüütel

SpouseIngrid Rüütel

Honours and works

Awards

Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland2001
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav2002
Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)2002
White Cross of the Estonian Defence League 1st class2003
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross2005
European of the year2007
Collar of the Order of the National Coat of Arms2008
Coat of Arms of Tallinn2009
Honorary citizen of Tartu2009
Order of Lenin
Order of the White Eagle
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