Siim Kallas
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Summary
Siim Kallas was born on October 2, 1948[1], in Tallinn[2]. He died on August 22, 2026[3], in Tallinn[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], diplomat[7], official[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,548 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1948[11]
- Father: Udo Kallas[12]
- Spouse: Kristi Kallas[13]
- Child: Kaja Kallas[14]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[15], Estonia[16]
- Native language: Estonian[17]
- Field of work: politics[18]
- Position held: European Commissioner for Transport[19], European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[20], Prime Minister of Estonia[21], Minister of Foreign Affairs[22], Minister of Finance[23], member of the Riigikogu[24], governor of the Bank of Estonia[25]
- Educated at: University of Tartu[26], Jakob Westholm Gymnasium[27]
- Award received: Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class[28], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[29], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[30], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[31], European of the year[32], Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[35], Estonian Reform Party[36]
- Commons category: Siim Kallas[37]
- Family name: Kallas[38]
- Given name: Siim[39]
- Work location: Tallinn[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[41], English[42], Russian[43], Finnish[44], German[45]
- Name in native language: Siim Kallas[46]
- Number of children: 2[47]
- Candidacy in election: 2016 Estonian presidential election[48]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[49]
Why It Matters
Siim Kallas has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Siim Kallas born?
Siim Kallas's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
Where did Siim Kallas die?
Siim Kallas passed away in Tallinn[4].
Who were Siim Kallas's parents?
Siim Kallas's father was Udo Kallas[12].
Who was Siim Kallas married to?
Siim Kallas's spouses include Kristi Kallas[13].
What did Siim Kallas do for work?
Siim Kallas worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], diplomat[7], official[8], and banker[9].
Where did Siim Kallas go to school?
Siim Kallas was educated at University of Tartu[26] and Jakob Westholm Gymnasium[27].
What awards did Siim Kallas receive?
Honors received include Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class[28], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[29], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[30], and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[31].