Edgar Spriit (born 29 September 1922 in Vihula Parish,

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– 8 August 1993 in

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) was an

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n journalist, satirist, editor and politician. He was a member of

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. He was married to journalist Ester Spriit (née Tartu; 1923–2006) and dancer Elonna Spriit. His children are Sirje Piho,

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, and Egon Spriit.

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1922 births 1993 deaths Estonian male journalists Estonian humorists Estonian editors 20th-century Estonian writers Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 People from Haljala Parish Politicians from Lääne-Viru County Soviet journalists Burials at Pärnamäe Cemetery Northwestern Management Institute alumni {{Estonia-1992-Riigikogu-politician-stub