Jaan Kiivit

Estonian archbishop (1940-2005)
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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].

References

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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.
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  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. 21w 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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