Jaan Kiivit

Estonian archbishop (1940-2005)
Person human Q329440
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Jaan Kiivit

Summary

Jaan Kiivit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rakvere[2]. He was born on February 19, 1940[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on August 31, 2005[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], cleric[7], and Lutheran pastor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jaan Kiivit's place of birth was Rakvere[2].
  • Jaan Kiivit passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Jaan Kiivit was born on February 19, 1940[3].
  • Jaan Kiivit died on August 31, 2005[5].
  • Jaan Kiivit is buried at Rahumäe Cemetery[10].
  • Jaan Kiivit's father was Jaan Kiivit[11].
  • Jaan Kiivit held citizenship in Estonia[12].
  • Jaan Kiivit is identified as part of the Estonians ethnic group[13].
  • Jaan Kiivit worked as a theologian[6].
  • Jaan Kiivit worked as a cleric[7].
  • Jaan Kiivit worked as a Lutheran pastor[8].
  • Jaan Kiivit held the position of Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church[14].
  • Jaan Kiivit held the position of rector[15].
  • Jaan Kiivit's education included a stint at Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church[16].
  • Jaan Kiivit received the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[17].
  • Jaan Kiivit's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Jaan Kiivit is recorded as male[19].
  • Jaan Kiivit's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jaan Kiivit's family name is recorded as Kiivit[21].
  • Jaan Kiivit's given name is recorded as Jaan[22].
  • Jaan Kiivit's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[23].
  • Jaan Kiivit's sibling is recorded as Kirsti Metusala[24].

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Origins and Family

Jaan Kiivit's place of birth was Rakvere[2]. He was born on February 19, 1940[3]. His father was he[11]. He is identified as part of the Estonians ethnic group[13].

Education

Jaan Kiivit was educated at Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], cleric[7], and Lutheran pastor[8]. Positions held include Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church[14], a position[25], in Estonia[26], founded in 1949[27] and rector[15], an elective office[28].

Recognition

Jaan Kiivit received the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[17].

Personal Life

Jaan Kiivit's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Jaan Kiivit died on August 31, 2005[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Rahumäe Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jaan Kiivit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Jaan Kiivit born?

Jaan Kiivit was born in Rakvere[2].

Where did Jaan Kiivit die?

Jaan Kiivit died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Jaan Kiivit's parents?

Jaan Kiivit's father was Jaan Kiivit[11].

What did Jaan Kiivit do for work?

Jaan Kiivit worked as theologian[6], cleric[7], and Lutheran pastor[8].

Where did Jaan Kiivit go to school?

Jaan Kiivit was educated at Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church[16].

What awards did Jaan Kiivit receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
    Place of birth Rakvere
    Languages spoken, written or signed Estonian
    Position held Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, rector
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