Laur Karu

Estonian medical researcher and politician (1942-1996)
Person human Q16406313
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Laur Karu

Summary

Laur Karu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on June 23, 1942[3]. He died on December 7, 1996[4]. He worked as a physician[5], politician[6], and medical researcher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Tartu[2], Laur Karu…
  • Laur Karu was born on June 23, 1942[3].
  • Laur Karu died on December 7, 1996[4].
  • Laur Karu is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[8].
  • Laur Karu's father was Elmar Karu[9].
  • Laur Karu held citizenship in Estonia[10].
  • Laur Karu worked as a physician[5].
  • Laur Karu's professions included politician[6].
  • Laur Karu worked as a medical researcher[7].
  • Laur Karu held the position of Minister of Social Affairs[11].
  • Laur Karu was educated at Hugo Treffner Gymnasium[12].
  • Laur Karu received the Prize of Soviet Estonia[13].
  • Laur Karu is recorded as male[14].
  • Laur Karu's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Laur Karu's family name is recorded as Karu[16].
  • Laur Karu's given name is recorded as Laur[17].
  • Laur Karu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[18].
  • Laur Karu's sibling is recorded as Toomas Karu[19].
  • Laur Karu's sibling is recorded as Jaak Karu[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tartu[2], Laur Karu… he was born on June 23, 1942[3]. His father was Elmar Karu[9].

Education

Laur Karu was educated at Hugo Treffner Gymnasium[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5], politician[6], and medical researcher[7]. Laur Karu held the position of Minister of Social Affairs[11].

Recognition

Laur Karu received the Prize of Soviet Estonia[13].

Death and Burial

Laur Karu died on December 7, 1996[4]. He is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Laur Karu born?

Born in Tartu[2], Laur Karu…

Who were Laur Karu's parents?

Laur Karu's father was Elmar Karu[9].

What did Laur Karu do for work?

Laur Karu worked as physician[5], politician[6], and medical researcher[7].

Where did Laur Karu go to school?

Laur Karu was educated at Hugo Treffner Gymnasium[12].

What awards did Laur Karu receive?

Honors received include Prize of Soviet Estonia[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Laur
    Educated at Hugo Treffner Gymnasium
    Place of burial Old St. John's cemetery
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