Kalev Raave (born 20 March 1926 Konguta Parish,

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– 4 March 2004) was an

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n clergyman, journalist, newspaper editor, caricaturist, and politician. He was also a member of

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. Raave married Lydia Majas. His children include actress

Rita Raave Rita Raave (born 6 April 1951) is an Estonian stage, television and film actress, and painter. Early life and education Rita Raave was born in Mõisaküla, Viljandi County in 1951 to journalist, cartoonist, Lutheran pastor, and politician Kale ...

, theologian and social scientist , and educator .

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1926 births 2004 deaths Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Estonian Lutheran clergy Estonian editors Estonian journalists Estonian caricaturists People from Elva Parish Politicians from Tartu County {{Estonia-1992-Riigikogu-politician-stub