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Artur Sirk
Estonian lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artur Sirk (25 September 1900 – 2 August 1937) was an Estonian political and military figure. A veteran of the country's struggle for independence, Sirk later became a leading figure within the right-wing Vaps Movement and an outspoken opponent of the government.
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![]() Artur Sirk in 1933 | |
Born | (1900-09-25)September 25, 1900 |
Died | August 2, 1937(1937-08-02) (aged 36) |
Cause of death | Fall from a window |
Resting place | Helsinki Hietaniemi cemetery |
Nationality | Estonian |
Citizenship | Russian, Estonian |
Education | Tartu University Justice cum laude 1926 |
Alma mater | Tartu University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Known for | Politician, soldier |
Political party | Vaps Movement |
Spouse | Hilda Sirk (Arnover) |
Children | Viivu Sirk |
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