Jaan Tõnisson

Estonian politician and lawyer (1868–1941)
Person human Q710956
Jaan Tõnisson
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Jaan Tõnisson

Summary

Jaan Tõnisson is a human[1]. He was born in Viiratsi Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on December 22, 1868[3]. He died in Tallinn[4]. He died on January 1, 1941[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], and sportsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Viiratsi Rural Municipality[2], Jaan Tõnisson…
  • Jaan Tõnisson was born in Surva[12].
  • Jaan Tõnisson died in Tallinn[4].
  • Jaan Tõnisson was born on December 22, 1868[3].
  • Jaan Tõnisson died on January 1, 1941[5].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held citizenship in Estonia[14].
  • Jaan Tõnisson's professions included politician[6].
  • Jaan Tõnisson worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Jaan Tõnisson's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Jaan Tõnisson's professions included journalist[9].
  • Jaan Tõnisson worked as a sportsperson[10].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[15].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of Prime Minister of Estonia[16].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of Prime Minister of Estonia[17].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of Member of the State Duma of the Russian Empire[18].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[19].
  • Jaan Tõnisson held the position of State Elder[20].
  • Jaan Tõnisson was employed by University of Tartu[21].
  • Jaan Tõnisson's education included a stint at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[22].
  • Jaan Tõnisson was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[23].
  • Jaan Tõnisson received the Order of the White Star, 1st Class[24].
  • Jaan Tõnisson received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[25].
  • Jaan Tõnisson received the Estonian Red Cross Order First Class[26].
  • Jaan Tõnisson received the Cross of Liberty[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Viiratsi Rural Municipality[2], a rural municipality[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1992[30] and Surva[12], a village[31], in Estonia[32]. Jaan Tõnisson was born on December 22, 1868[3].

Education

Educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[22], a general education school[33], in Estonia[34], founded in 1631[35], headquartered in Tallinn[36] and Imperial University of Dorpat[23], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1803[39], headquartered in Tartu[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], and sportsperson[10]. Among Jaan Tõnisson's employers was University of Tartu[21]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs[15], a position[41], in Estonia[42], founded in 1918[43]; Prime Minister of Estonia[16], a public office[44], in Estonia[45], founded in 1918[46]; Member of the State Duma of the Russian Empire[18]; Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[19]; State Elder[20], a position[47], in Estonia[48], founded in 1920[49]; and member of the Riigikogu[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 1st Class[24], a grade of an order[51], in Estonia[52], founded in 1936[53]; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[25], a grade of an order[54], in Estonia[55]; Estonian Red Cross Order First Class[26]; Cross of Liberty[27], a decoration[56], in Estonia[57], founded in 1919[58]; and honorary citizen of Tartu[59], a title of honor[60], in Estonia[61], founded in 1939[62].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Estonian People's Party[63], a political party[64], in Estonia[65], founded in 1919[66] and National Centre Party[67], a political party[68], in Estonia[69], founded in 1931[70].

Death and Burial

Jaan Tõnisson died on January 1, 1941[5]. He died in Tallinn[4].

Why It Matters

Jaan Tõnisson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Jaan Tõnisson born?

Born in Viiratsi Rural Municipality[2], Jaan Tõnisson…

Where did Jaan Tõnisson die?

Jaan Tõnisson died in Tallinn[4].

What did Jaan Tõnisson do for work?

Jaan Tõnisson worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], and sportsperson[10].

Where did Jaan Tõnisson go to school?

Jaan Tõnisson was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[22] and Imperial University of Dorpat[23].

What awards did Jaan Tõnisson receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 1st Class[24], 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[25], Estonian Red Cross Order First Class[26], and Cross of Liberty[27].

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, diplomat, lawyer +2
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    Award received Order of the White Star, 1st Class, 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Estonian Red Cross Order First Class +2
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