Paul-Eerik Rummo

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Paul-Eerik Rummo
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Paul-Eerik Rummo in 2011.
Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs
In office
2003–2007
Prime Minister Juhan Parts
Andrus Ansip
Preceded by Eldar Efendijev
Succeeded by Urve Palo
Minister of Culture and Education
In office
1992–1994
Prime Minister Mart Laar
Preceded by Rein Loik
Succeeded by Peeter Olesk
Personal details
Born (1942-01-19) 19 January 1942 (age 82)
Tallinn, Estonia
Spouse(s) Viiu Härm

Paul-Eerik Rummo (born January 19, 1942) is an Estonian poet and politician and a former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education, as well as former Estonian Minister of Population Affairs.

Rummo was born in Tallinn, the son of Estonian writer Paul Rummo. Paul-Eerik studied literature in Tartu University, which he graduated in 1965. Rummo has worked in Estonian theatres.

Paul-Eerik Rummo is married to an actress and writer Viiu Härm.

Legacy

In the novel Purge (in Finnish Puhdistus) by Sofi Oksanen, Rummo's poetry becomes a symbol of resistance against Russification in Estonia, sprinkled throughout the narrative.[1]

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Estonian Minister of Culture and Education
1992–1994
Succeeded by
Peeter Olesk
Preceded by Estonian Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs
2003–2007
Succeeded by
Urve Palo

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