Estonian writer, filmmaker and politician; President of Estonia in 1992–2001 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lennart Georg Meri (29 March 1929 – 14 March 2006) was an Estonian politician, writer, and movie director. He was the second President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001.
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Lennart Meri | |
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| 2nd President of Estonia | |
| In office 6 October 1992 – 8 October 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar Andres Tarand Tiit Vähi Mart Siimann Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Konstantin Päts (Last President before Soviet occupation in 1940) Heinrich Mark (Last head of state in exile) Arnold Rüütel Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Rüütel |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office April 1990 – March 1992 | |
| Prime Minister | Edgar Savisaar Tiit Vähi |
| Preceded by | Olev Olesk (in exile) |
| Succeeded by | Jaan Manitski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lennart-Georg Meri 29 March 1929 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Died | 14 March 2006 (aged 76) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Political party | Pro Patria Union |
| Spouse(s) | Regina Ojavere
(m. 1953; div. 1982)Helle Pihlak
(m. 1992; "his death" is deprecated; use "died" instead. 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
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