Andres Tarand

Estonian politician, geographer and climatologist (born 1940)
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Andres Tarand

Summary

Andres Tarand is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1940[3]. He worked as a politician[4], geographer[5], and climatologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tallinn[2], Andres Tarand…
  • Andres Tarand was born on January 11, 1940[3].
  • Andres Tarand's father was Helmut Tarand[8].
  • Among Andres Tarand's spouses was Mari Tarand[9].
  • A child of Andres Tarand was Indrek Tarand[10].
  • A child of Andres Tarand was Kaarel Tarand[11].
  • Andres Tarand held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Andres Tarand held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Andres Tarand's professions included politician[4].
  • Andres Tarand worked as a geographer[5].
  • Andres Tarand worked as a climatologist[6].
  • Andres Tarand held the position of member of the Riigikogu[14].
  • Andres Tarand held the position of member of the Riigikogu[15].
  • Andres Tarand held the position of member of the Riigikogu[16].
  • Andres Tarand held the position of member of the Riigikogu[17].
  • Among Andres Tarand's employers was University of Tartu[18].
  • Andres Tarand was educated at University of Tartu[19].
  • Andres Tarand received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Andres Tarand received the Order of the White Star, 1st Class[21].
  • Andres Tarand received the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class[22].
  • Andres Tarand was a member of Club of Rome[23].
  • Andres Tarand is recorded as male[24].
  • Andres Tarand's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Andres Tarand was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[26].
  • Andres Tarand's Commons category is recorded as Andres Tarand[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andres Tarand was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on January 11, 1940[3]. His father was Helmut Tarand[8].

Education

Andres Tarand's education included a stint at University of Tartu[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], geographer[5], and climatologist[6]. Among Andres Tarand's employers was University of Tartu[18]. Positions held include member of the Riigikogu[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Order of the White Star, 1st Class[21], a grade of an order[30], in Estonia[31], founded in 1936[32]; and Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class[22], a grade of an order[33], in Estonia[34], founded in 1936[35].

Personal Life

Andres Tarand was married to Mari Tarand[9]. Children include Indrek Tarand[10], a politician[36], b. 1964[37], of Soviet Union[38], awarded the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[39] and Kaarel Tarand[11], a journalist[40], b. 1966[41], of Soviet Union[42]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[26].

Why It Matters

Andres Tarand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Andres Tarand born?

Andres Tarand's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Who were Andres Tarand's parents?

Andres Tarand's father was Helmut Tarand[8].

Who was Andres Tarand married to?

Andres Tarand's spouses include Mari Tarand[9].

What did Andres Tarand do for work?

Andres Tarand worked as politician[4], geographer[5], and climatologist[6].

Where did Andres Tarand go to school?

Andres Tarand was educated at University of Tartu[19].

What awards did Andres Tarand receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of the White Star, 1st Class[21], and Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . ee.ambafrance.org. ee.ambafrance.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, geographer, climatologist
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  2. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Andres
    Member of Club of Rome
    Relative Priit Aimla
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