Arnold Rüütel

Estonian politician, former President of Estonia (1928–2024)
Person human Q194000
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Arnold Rüütel

Summary

Arnold Rüütel is a human[1]. Born in Pahavalla[2], he… he was born on May 10, 1928[3]. He died in Tallinn[4]. He died on December 31, 2024[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and agricultural scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pahavalla[2], Arnold Rüütel…
  • Arnold Rüütel passed away in Tallinn[4].
  • Arnold Rüütel was born on May 10, 1928[3].
  • Arnold Rüütel died on December 31, 2024[5].
  • Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[10].
  • Among Arnold Rüütel's spouses was Ingrid Rüütel[11].
  • Arnold Rüütel held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Arnold Rüütel held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Estonian was Arnold Rüütel's native language[14].
  • Arnold Rüütel's professions included politician[6].
  • Arnold Rüütel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Arnold Rüütel worked as an agricultural scientist[8].
  • Arnold Rüütel held the position of President of Estonia[15].
  • Arnold Rüütel held the position of chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic[16].
  • Arnold Rüütel held the position of Q109937335[17].
  • Among Arnold Rüütel's employers was Estonian University of Life Sciences[18].
  • Arnold Rüütel was educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences[19].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Order of Lenin[20].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[23].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24].
  • Arnold Rüütel received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[25].
  • Arnold Rüütel was a member of Central Committee of the Communist Party of Estonia[26].
  • Arnold Rüütel's religion is recorded as agnosticism[27].

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Origins and Family

Arnold Rüütel's place of birth was Pahavalla[2]. He was born on May 10, 1928[3]. Estonian was his native language[14].

Education

Arnold Rüütel's education included a stint at Estonian University of Life Sciences[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and agricultural scientist[8]. Arnold Rüütel was employed by Estonian University of Life Sciences[18]. Positions held include President of Estonia[15], a public office[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1938[30]; chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic[16], a position[31], in Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic[32]; and Q109937335[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[20], an order[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1930[35]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[36], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[37], founded in 1705[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], a grade of an order[39], in Norway[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[23], a grade of an order[41], in Iceland[42], founded in 1921[43]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], a socialist order of merit[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1928[46]; and Order of Friendship of Peoples[25], an order[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1972[49].

Personal Life

Among Arnold Rüütel's spouses was Ingrid Rüütel[11]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[27]. Political affiliations include Communist Party of the Soviet Union[50], a communist party[51], in Russian Empire[52], founded in 1898[53], headquartered in Moscow[54]; People's Union of Estonia[55], a political party[56], in Estonia[57], founded in 1994[58], headquartered in Tallinn[59]; and Conservative People's Party of Estonia[60], a political party[61], in Estonia[62], founded in 2012[63], headquartered in Tallinn[64].

Death and Burial

Arnold Rüütel died on December 31, 2024[5]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He is buried at Metsakalmistu[10].

Why It Matters

Arnold Rüütel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Arnold Rüütel born?

Arnold Rüütel's place of birth was Pahavalla[2].

Where did Arnold Rüütel die?

Arnold Rüütel passed away in Tallinn[4].

Who was Arnold Rüütel married to?

Arnold Rüütel's spouses include Ingrid Rüütel[11].

What did Arnold Rüütel do for work?

Arnold Rüütel worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and agricultural scientist[8].

Where did Arnold Rüütel go to school?

Arnold Rüütel was educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences[19].

What awards did Arnold Rüütel receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[23].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Pahavalla
    Educated at Estonian University of Life Sciences
    Aliases
    Family name Rüütel
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