Vaino Väljas

Soviet and Estonian politician and diplomat (1931–2024)
Person human Q1848877
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Vaino Väljas

Summary

Vaino Väljas is a human[1]. Born in Külaküla[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1931[3]. He died on January 16, 2024[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Vaino Väljas's place of birth was Külaküla[2].
  • Vaino Väljas was born on March 28, 1931[3].
  • Vaino Väljas died on January 16, 2024[4].
  • Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[8].
  • Among Vaino Väljas's spouses was Mai Väljas[9].
  • Vaino Väljas held citizenship in Estonia[10].
  • Vaino Väljas held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Vaino Väljas worked as a politician[5].
  • Vaino Väljas's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Vaino Väljas held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[12].
  • Vaino Väljas held the position of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia[13].
  • Vaino Väljas's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[15].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of Lenin[16].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[18].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[19].
  • Vaino Väljas received the Order of the Liberator[20].
  • Vaino Väljas is recorded as male[21].
  • Vaino Väljas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Vaino Väljas was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Vaino Väljas's Commons category is recorded as Vaino Väljas[24].
  • Vaino Väljas's family name is recorded as Väljas[25].
  • Vaino Väljas's given name is recorded as Vaino[26].
  • Vaino Väljas's work location is recorded as Tallinn[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Külaküla[2], Vaino Väljas… he was born on March 28, 1931[3].

Education

Vaino Väljas's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and diplomat[6]. Positions held include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[12], a historical position[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1937[30] and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia[13], a position[31], in Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[15], a grade of an order[33], in Estonia[34], founded in 1936[35]; Order of Lenin[16], an order[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1930[38]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], a socialist order of merit[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1928[41]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[18], an order[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1972[44]; Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[19], a grade of an order[45], in Estonia[46], founded in 1936[47]; and Order of the Liberator[20], an order[48], in Venezuela[49], founded in 1880[50].

Personal Life

Vaino Väljas was married to Mai Väljas[9]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].

Death and Burial

Vaino Väljas died on January 16, 2024[4]. Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[8].

Why It Matters

Vaino Väljas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Vaino Väljas born?

Vaino Väljas's place of birth was Külaküla[2].

Who was Vaino Väljas married to?

Vaino Väljas's spouses include Mai Väljas[9].

What did Vaino Väljas do for work?

Vaino Väljas worked as politician[5] and diplomat[6].

Where did Vaino Väljas go to school?

Vaino Väljas was educated at University of Tartu[14].

What awards did Vaino Väljas receive?

Honors received include Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[15], Order of Lenin[16], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], and Order of Friendship of Peoples[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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