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