Mart Laar

Estonian politician and historian (born 1960)
Person human Q307473
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Mart Laar

Summary

Mart Laar is a human[1]. He was born in Viljandi[2]. He was born on April 22, 1960[3]. He worked as a politician[4], writer[5], and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Viljandi[2], Mart Laar…
  • Mart Laar was born on April 22, 1960[3].
  • Mart Laar held citizenship in Estonia[8].
  • Mart Laar's professions included politician[4].
  • Mart Laar's professions included writer[5].
  • Mart Laar worked as a historian[6].
  • Mart Laar's field of work was history[9].
  • Mart Laar held the position of member of the Riigikogu[10].
  • Mart Laar held the position of member of the Riigikogu[11].
  • Mart Laar held the position of member of the Riigikogu[12].
  • Mart Laar held the position of member of the Riigikogu[13].
  • Mart Laar held the position of member of the Riigikogu[14].
  • Mart Laar was employed by Bank of Estonia[15].
  • Mart Laar was educated at University of Tartu[16].
  • Mart Laar received the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Mart Laar received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Mart Laar received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Mart Laar received the Henrik Visnapuu Literature Prize[20].
  • Mart Laar received the Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[21].
  • Mart Laar received the Milton Friedman Prize[22].
  • Mart Laar was a member of European Council on Foreign Relations[23].
  • Mart Laar was a member of Mont Pelerin Society[24].
  • Mart Laar was a member of Noor-Tartu[25].
  • Mart Laar was a member of Estonian Students' Society[26].
  • Mart Laar is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Mart Laar's place of birth was Viljandi[2]. He was born on April 22, 1960[3].

Education

Mart Laar's education included a stint at University of Tartu[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], writer[5], and historian[6]. Mart Laar's field of work was history[9]. Among his employers was Bank of Estonia[15]. Positions held include member of the Riigikogu[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34]; Henrik Visnapuu Literature Prize[20], a literary award[35], in Estonia[36], founded in 1953[37]; Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[21], a grade of an order[38], in Poland[39]; and Milton Friedman Prize[22], an award[40].

Personal Life

Mart Laar was affiliated with the Isamaa[41].

Why It Matters

Mart Laar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Mart Laar born?

Mart Laar's place of birth was Viljandi[2].

What did Mart Laar do for work?

Mart Laar worked as politician[4], writer[5], and historian[6].

Where did Mart Laar go to school?

Mart Laar was educated at University of Tartu[16].

What awards did Mart Laar receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], and Henrik Visnapuu Literature Prize[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [41] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . COURAGE Knowledge Graph. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Estonian biographical database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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