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Rein (given Name)
Rein is a male given name. People with the given name or nickname include: Given name * Rein Aedma (born 1952), Estonian actor *Rein Ahas (1966–2018), Estonian geographer and professor * Rein Ahun (1940–2016), Estonian hammer thrower and track and field coach * Rein Aidma (born 1950), Estonian politician * Rein Aren (1927–1990), Estonian actor * Rein Arjukese (1941–2018), Estonian naturalist, dissident and politician *Rein Aun (1940–1995), Estonian decathlete *Rein Baart (born 1972), Dutch football goalkeeper * Rein van Duijnhoven (born 1967), Dutch football goalkeeper * Rein Eliaser (1885–1941), Estonian lawyer and politician * Rein Gilje (born 1959), Norwegian sprint canoeist * Rein Haljand (born 1945), Estonian swimmer and sports pedagogue *Rein Henriksen (1915–1994), Norwegian lawyer and industrialist *Rein Jan Hoekstra (born 1941), Dutch politician *Rein Järvelill (born 1966), Estonian politician * Rein Karemäe (1934–2014), Estonian journalist, television pr ...
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Events Pre-1600 * 622 – The beginning of the Islamic calendar. * 997 – Battle of Spercheios: Bulgarian forces of Tsar Samuel are defeated by a Byzantine army under general Nikephoros Ouranos at the Spercheios River in Greece. *1054 – Three Roman legates break relations between Western and Eastern Christian Churches through the act of placing a Papal bull (of doubtful validity) of Excommunication on the altar of Hagia Sophia during Saturday afternoon divine liturgy. Historians frequently describe the event as the formal start of the East–West Schism. *1212 – Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa: After Pope Innocent III calls European knights to a crusade, forces of Kings Alfonso VIII of Castile, Sancho VII of Navarre, Peter II of Aragon and Afonso II of Portugal defeat those of the Berber Muslim leader Almohad, thus marking a significant turning point in the ''Reconquista'' and in the medieval history of Spain. *1228 – The canonization of Saint Fran ...
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Rein Karemäe
Rein Karemäe (20 August 1934 – 7 July 2014) was an Estonian journalist, television presenter, and politician. Karemäe was born in Tallinn. He was a member of VIII Riigikogu VIII Riigikogu was the eighth legislature of Estonian Parliament ( Riigikogu). The legislature was elected after 1995 election. Election results Officers Speaker of the Riigikogu: Toomas Savi. List of members of the Riigikogu References .... References 1934 births 2014 deaths Estonian journalists Estonian television presenters Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Estonian Centre Party politicians Social Democratic Party (Estonia) politicians Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class Tallinn University alumni Politicians from Tallinn Deaths from cancer in Estonia Burials at Pärnamäe Cemetery {{Estonia-politician-stub ...
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Rein Ratas
Rein Ratas (9 May 1938 – 18 April 2022) was an Estonian politician, representing the Estonian Centre Party. Ratas served in the Riigikogu 2007–2011 and again 2015–2018. Due to a lengthy illness, Ratas was substituted by Igor Kravtšenko from December 2016 until September 2018, when Ratas formally left his seat for Kravtšenko. Ratas is the father of former Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas Jüri Ratas (; born 2 July 1978) is an Estonian politician who was the 18th prime minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021. He has been Leader of the Centre Party since 2016, and was the mayor of Tallinn from 2005 to 2007. Jüri Ratas' first cab .... References 1938 births 2022 deaths 21st-century Estonian politicians Estonian Centre Party politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Members of the Riigikogu, 2015–2019 People from Häädemeeste Parish {{Estonia-politician-stub ...
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Rein Rannap
Rein Rannap (born 6 October 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and pianist. Since 1968, Rannap has given numerous public piano performances. Rannap has been active in management and composition for Ruja, Noor-Eesti and Hõim. Pianist career Rannap gave his first solo concert in 1968. Since that time, he has performed piano concerts in many regions of the (former) Soviet Union, a number of European countries, as well as Australia and United States. In 1997 and 1999, he toured Estonia under the ''Klaver tuleb külla Klaver, meaning clover, is a Dutch language, Dutch surname. People with this name include: *Jesse Klaver (born 1986), Dutch politician *Karel Klaver (born 1978), Dutch field hockey player *Lieke Klaver (born 1998), Dutch track athlete *Luite Klaver ...'' ( Estonian for ''The Piano Comes to Visit'') programme, transporting his piano to various churches in Estonia for the performances. Piano pieces and cycles "Naive and innocent Tracks" (1980–1982) "P ...
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Rein Põldme
Rein Põldme (born 12 January 1937) is an Estonian rower, swimming coach and sport pedagogue. He was born in Rakvere. In 1958 he graduated from Tartu University The University of Tartu (UT; et, Tartu Ülikool; la, Universitas Tartuensis) is a university in the city of Tartu in Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. It is the only classical university in the country, and also its biggest ...'s Institute of Physical Education. He started his swimming exercising in 1951, and rowing in 1954, coached by Ülo Tölp. 1956–1957 he became 2-times Estonian champion in rowing. 1958-1964 he worked in Tartu as a sport theoretician. Later he was a physical education pedagogue in several schools in Tartu, including in disability schools. Since 1965 he is coaching para swimmers. Students: Nadežda Maksimova, Tiiu Mallene-Sarv, Vilma Nugis, Marge Kõrkjas, Annika Raide, Paul Sepping, Ado Arukask, Mart Soomre, Virgo Kais. Awards: * 1988: Merited Coach of Estonian SSR * 201 ...
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Rein Põder
Rein Põder (7 July 1943 – 23 October 2018) was an Estonian writer. Biography Following his 1967 graduation in Varstu, Põder studied at the University of Tartu. After three years of military service, Põder graduated with a degree in hydrology. He spent two years working for the Estonian nature conservancy, and took part in several sea trips. In 1971, Põder began working for the newspaper ''Noorte Hääl'', and began lecturing for the ''Eesti Raamat'' publishing house in 1977. He joined the Estonian Writers' Union The Estonian Writers Union (Eesti Kirjanike Liit, abbreviated EKL), is a professional association of Estonian writers and literary critics.Marje Jõeste, Küllo Arjakas, ''The Baltic States'', Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers, 1991, page 64 Hist ... in 1989 and was a member until his death in 2018. Works *''Kingitus''. Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1981. *''Kuldvits''. Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1982. *''Kahekesi maailmas''. Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1982. *''Hilised astrid ...
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Rein Pill
Rein Pill (born on 13 January 1961 in Tallinn) is an Estonian equestrian. Since 1979 he has been a member of Estonian national team and from 1986 to 1991 a member of Soviet team. In 1997, 2010, 2017 and 2018 he competed at FEI World Cup Jumping Final. From 1980 to 2018 he became forty-time Estonian champion in different equestrian sport disciplines. 2002 he won Tallinn International Horse Show Tallinn International Horse Show is an international equestrian sports competition which annually takes place in Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europ .... Since 2017 he is a member of the board of Estonian Equestrian Federation. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pill, Rein Living people 1961 births Estonian male equestrians Soviet male equestrians Sportspeople from Tallinn ...
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Rein Ottoson
Rein Ottoson (born 31 October 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian sailing coach. In 1984 he graduated from the University of Tartu in physical education. 1966-1975 he become several times Estonian champion in different sailing disciplines. Since 1972 he is working as a sailing coach. He has coached Soviet Union and Estonian sailing teams. Students: * Tõnu Tõniste, Toomas Tõniste, Krista Kruuv, Peter Šaraškin. Awards: * 1988 and 1992: Estonian Coach of the Year * 2001: Order of the Estonian Red Cross The Order of the Estonian Red Cross ( et, Eesti Punase Risti teenetemärk; french: Ordre de la Croix-Rouge Estonienne) was instituted in 1920 by the Estonian Red Cross Society. The Order of the Estonian Red Cross is bestowed in order to give rec ..., V class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ottoson, Rein Living people 1953 births Estonian sports coaches University of Tartu alumni Sportspeople from Tallinn ...
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Rein Otsason
Rein Otsason (24 May 1931 in Tartu, EstoniaMäeltsemees, Sulev"Rein Otsason – scientist, politician, banker (by Sulev Mäeltsemees)" ''Estonian Discussions on Economic Policy'', ''25''(1).19 September 2017 https://doi.org/10.15157/tpep.v25i1.13731 Retrieved 29 June 2024 – 30 October 2004 in Tallinn, Estonia) was an Estonian banker. Biography Otsason grew up in southern Estonia. After obtaining secondary education he came to study in Tallinn and graduated in 1954 from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute as an economist. He became one of the leading researchers on economics, being finally nominated as the Director of the Institute of Economics at the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Otsason completed a Doctorate in Economics in 1984. From 1988 to 1989 he worked as the Head of the State Plan Committee of the Estonian SSR. Those years were the beginning of Estonia breaking away from the Soviet system. On 15 December 1989, the Estonian government decided to establish the Bank of Eston ...
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Rein Oja
Rein Oja (born 26 February 1956) is an Estonian actor, film director and theatre leader. Rein Oja was born in Tallinn. He is the older brother of actor Tõnu Oja. In 1978 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. In 1978-1997 he worked at Noorsooteater/Tallinn City Theatre. Since 1998 he is a freelancer. Since 2006 he is the head of Estonian Drama Theatre. Filmography * 1989: '' Äratus'' (feature film; role: II Vallamees) * 1997: '' All My Lenins'' (feature film; role: Bolshevik / NKVD Agent) * 2003: '' Baltic Storm'' (feature film; role: Captain Arvo Kallas) * 2006: ''Meeletu'' (feature film; role: Rommi) * 2006: ''Vana daami visiit'' (feature film; role: Journalist) * 2007: ''Georg'' (feature film; role: Richard) * 2010: ''ENSV'' (television series: Olev Schellenberg) * 2016: '' Polaarpoiss'' (feature film; role: Hanna's father) * 2018: '' Mihkel'' (feature film; role: Sacristan) * 2019: ''Lotte ja kadunud lohed'' (animated film; role: James (voice)) * 2020: '' O2'' ...
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Rein Loik
Rein Loik (born 30 July 1950 in Kehra) is an Estonian politician, mountain climber and sports figure. In 1973 he graduated from University of Tartu in economic cybernetics. From 1975 to 2003 he was active in alpinism, and was also a member of Estonian team of alpinism. From 1989 to 1992 and from 1996 to 1997 he was Estonian Minister of Education. On 17 January 2017, he was elected mayor of Viimsi. On 7 April 2020, Rõuge Rõuge ( vro, Rõugõ) is a small borough (') in Võru County in southeastern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Rõuge Parish. Rõuge põhikool.jpg, Rõuge school Eesti Ema monument Rõuges.jpg, Monument for Estonian Mother Rõuge Va ... rural municipality council elected him as the deputy mayor. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Loik, Rein Living people 1950 births Estonian mountain climbers Government ministers of Estonia Mayors of places in Estonia Recipients of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class Recipients of the Order of the ...
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Rein Lang
Rein Lang (born 4 July 1957) is an Estonian politician, a member of the Estonian Reform Party since 1995, and a diplomat. He was the Minister of Culture in Andrus Ansip's third cabinet until his resignation. Personal life Lang was born at Tartu. His father was appointed to work at the Soviet embassy in Helsinki; consequently, Rein Lang grew up partly in Finland, becoming a fluent speaker of Finnish. He has championed Finnish-Estonian relations. Lang received elementary and high school education in Tallinn English College (then known as 7th High School of Tallinn) and graduated '' cum laude'' from the University of Tartu in 1980, acquiring a degree in law. His most popular programme, the weekly 'Midday Hour' ( et, Keskpäevatund), has become legendary, and a subject of a number of jokes mostly associated with Valdo Jahilo. 'Of the state of the state' ( et, Olukorrast riigis) was also popular. Following his departure from the media business, Lang served as deputy mayor of T ...
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