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Estonian folklorist (born 1935) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ingrid Rüütel (née Ruus; born 3 November 1935)[1] is an Estonian folklorist and philologist. She is married to former President of Estonia Arnold Rüütel.
Ingrid Rüütel | |
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First Lady of Estonia | |
In office 8 October 2001 – 9 October 2006 | |
President | Arnold Rüütel |
Preceded by | Helle Meri |
Succeeded by | Evelin Ilves |
Personal details | |
Born | Pahavalla, Estonia | 3 November 1935
Spouse | Arnold Rüütel |
Children | 2 |
Ingrid Rüütel was born in Tallinn as a daughter of communist politician Neeme Ruus and his wife actress Linda Karin Ruus (née Aruküll). Her father was killed by Nazi German occupation authorities in 1942.
In 1958, she married Arnold Rüütel. They have two daughters and six grandchildren.
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