Peeter Olesk

Estonian literary scholar and politician (1953–2021)
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Peeter Olesk

Summary

Peeter Olesk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tallinn[2]. He was born on December 25, 1953[3]. He died on November 25, 2021[4]. He worked as a politician[5], literary scholar[6], and literary critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tallinn[2], Peeter Olesk…
  • Peeter Olesk was born on December 25, 1953[3].
  • Peeter Olesk died on November 25, 2021[4].
  • Burial took place at Maarja Cemetery[9].
  • Peeter Olesk was married to Sirje Olesk[10].
  • Peeter Olesk held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Peeter Olesk worked as a politician[5].
  • Peeter Olesk worked as a literary scholar[6].
  • Peeter Olesk worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Peeter Olesk held the position of Minister of Education and Research[12].
  • Peeter Olesk held the position of Minister of Culture and Education[13].
  • Peeter Olesk held the position of member of the Riigikogu[14].
  • Peeter Olesk held the position of museum director[15].
  • Among Peeter Olesk's employers was University of Tartu[16].
  • Peeter Olesk's education included a stint at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17].
  • Peeter Olesk's education included a stint at University of Tartu[18].
  • Peeter Olesk received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19].
  • Peeter Olesk is recorded as male[20].
  • Peeter Olesk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Peeter Olesk was affiliated with the Estonian National Independence Party[22].
  • Peeter Olesk was affiliated with the Pro Patria Union[23].
  • Peeter Olesk was affiliated with the Isamaa[24].
  • Peeter Olesk's Commons category is recorded as Peeter Olesk[25].
  • Peeter Olesk's family name is recorded as Olesk[26].
  • Peeter Olesk's given name is recorded as Peeter[27].

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Origins and Family

Peeter Olesk was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on December 25, 1953[3].

Education

Educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17], a general education school[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1631[30], headquartered in Tallinn[31] and University of Tartu[18], a public university[32], in Estonia[33], founded in 1918[34], headquartered in Tartu[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], literary scholar[6], and literary critic[7]. Among Peeter Olesk's employers was University of Tartu[16]. Positions held include Minister of Education and Research[12], a position[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1918[38]; Minister of Culture and Education[13], a position[39], in Estonia[40]; member of the Riigikogu[14]; and museum director[15], a profession[41].

Recognition

Peeter Olesk received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19].

Personal Life

Among Peeter Olesk's spouses was Sirje Olesk[10]. Political affiliations include Estonian National Independence Party[22], a political party[42], in Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic[43], founded in 1988[44]; Pro Patria Union[23], a political party[45], in Estonia[46], founded in 1995[47], headquartered in Tallinn[48]; and Isamaa[24], a political party[49], in Estonia[50], founded in 2006[51], headquartered in Tallinn[52].

Death and Burial

Peeter Olesk died on November 25, 2021[4]. He is buried at Maarja Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Peeter Olesk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was Peeter Olesk born?

Born in Tallinn[2], Peeter Olesk…

Who was Peeter Olesk married to?

Peeter Olesk's spouses include Sirje Olesk[10].

What did Peeter Olesk do for work?

Peeter Olesk worked as politician[5], literary scholar[6], and literary critic[7].

Where did Peeter Olesk go to school?

Peeter Olesk was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17] and University of Tartu[18].

What awards did Peeter Olesk receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, literary scholar, literary critic
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    Place of burial Maarja Cemetery
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    Given name Peeter
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