Alar Karis
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Summary
Alar Karis was born on March 26, 1958[1], in Tartu[2]. He has worked as a molecular geneticist[3], developmental biologist[4], civil servant[5], politician[6], and biologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,014 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Harry Karis[9]
- Mother: Virve Karis[10]
- Spouse: Sirje Karis[11]
- Child: Martin Karis[12], Kristjan Karis[13], Kirstin Karis[14]
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[15]
- Native language: Estonian[16]
- Position held: President of Estonia[17], rector[18]
- Employer: Estonian University of Life Sciences[19]
- Educated at: Estonian University of Life Sciences[20]
- Award received: Order of the White Star, 4th Class[21], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22], Commander of the Order of Leopold II[23], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[25], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], Cross of Recognition, 3rd class[27], Collar of the Order of the National Coat of Arms[28], Knight of the Seraphim[29], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[30], Royal Order of the Seraphim[31], Order of the Elephant[32], Collar of the Order of the White Lion[33], Order of Liberty[34]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: independent politician[37]
- Commons category: Alar Karis[38]
- Family name: Karis[39]
- Given name: Alar[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[41], English[42], Russian[43]
- Name in native language: Alar Karis[44]
- Number of children: 3[45]
Why It Matters
Alar Karis has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Alar Karis born?
Alar Karis's place of birth was Tartu[2].
Who were Alar Karis's parents?
Alar Karis's father was Harry Karis[9]. Alar Karis's mother was Virve Karis[10].
Who was Alar Karis married to?
Alar Karis's spouses include Sirje Karis[11].
What did Alar Karis do for work?
Alar Karis worked as a molecular geneticist[3], developmental biologist[4], civil servant[5], politician[6], and biologist[7].
Where did Alar Karis go to school?
Alar Karis was educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences[20].
What awards did Alar Karis receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Star, 4th Class[21], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22], Commander of the Order of Leopold II[23], and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].