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Lennart Meri

Lennart Meri (1929–2006) was an Estonian linguist, film director and diplomat.

Also recorded as Lennart-Georg Meri; Lennu-taadu.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Lennart-Georg Meri.

Born at Tallinn in 1929, died at Tallinn in 2006.

In detail

Lennart Meri studied at University of Tartu, Lycée Janson-de-Sailly and Tallinn Nõmme Upper Secondary School. the recorded working language is French, Russian and Estonian.

Positions recorded include President of Estonia and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Membership is recorded of Estonian Academy of Sciences, Estonian Writers' Union and Kalevala Society.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Order of the White Eagle, Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lennart Meri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q153149: Lennart Meri

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