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Andres (name)
Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres * Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet * Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect *Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician *Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician *Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator * Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player * Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician *Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician * Andres Ilves, Estonian-American journalist * Andres Kasekamp (born 1966), Estonian-Canadian historian and political scientist * Andres Keevallik (born 1943), Estonian mechanical scientist and educator * Andres Kollist (born 1948), Estonian chemist, librarian, politician and activist * Andres Koort (born 1969), Estonian artist *Andres Kork (born 1950), Estonian surgeon and politician * Andres Küng (1945–2002), Estonian-Swedish jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in List of countries where English is an official language, English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Version, King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Allan
Andres-Allan Ellmann (born Andres-Allan Kurvits, better known by his pseudonym Andres Allan; 24 September 1965 – 22 July 1988) was an Estonian poet. Life Andres Allan was born in Tallinn. He was the younger brother of artist . He attended primary school at Tallinn Secondary School No. 7 (now, Tallinn English College) and secondary school at Tallinn Secondary School No. 2 (now, Tallinn Secondary School of Science), graduating in 1983. After secondary school, he studied at the Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Andres Allan wrote poetry with a mystical-religious connotation. His poems have been published in the newspaper ''Edasi'' and in the magazines ''Vikerkaar'', '' Kultuur ja Elu'', '' Looming'', ''Marm'', and ''Noorus''. He died after a fall from balcony in Tallinn in 1988, aged 22. It is uncertain whether the fall was a suicide or an accident. He was buried in Pärnamäe Cemetery in Tallinn. Books Poetry * ''Urjamised'' (1992) * ''Ööt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Kork
Andres Kork (born on 15 April 1950 in Tallinn) is an Estonian surgeon and politician. He was a member of X Riigikogu X Riigikogu was the tenth legislature of Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu The Riigikogu (; from Estonian ''riigi-'', of the state, and ''kogu'', assembly) is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. In addition to approving legislation, the Parlia .... In 1992, he was the Estonian Health Minister. He has been a member of the party Res Publica. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kork, Andres Living people 1950 births Estonian surgeons Government ministers of Estonia Res Publica Party politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 University of Tartu alumni People from Tallinn Politicians from Tallinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Koort
Andres Koort (born 17 May 1969) is an Estonian painter, scenographer, exhibit designer and curator. He is a member of the Estonian Artists' Association and member of the board of the Estonian Painters' Association since 2002 and has curated and designed some EPA's exhibitions. Biography Koort was born 17 May 1969 in Tallinn. He studied stage design and painting 1987–1993 in Estonian Academy of Art. Later he studied painting in Academie Minerva, Netherlands (1991). Andres Koort is a great-grandson of the sculptor Jaan Koort. Works Andres Koort has been exhibiting his paintings since 1991, from 2002 he has designed stages for theatres Estonian Drama Theatre, Tallinn City Theatre, the Estonian Puppet Theatre, Theatrum (all in Tallinn) and Endla Theatre (in Pärnu). Tartu Art Museum and Lithuanian Art Museum Lithuanian National Museum of Art is the largest national museum in Lithuania collecting, restoring, and conserving art as well as historical objects of cultural value ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Kollist
Andres Kollist (born 30 January 1948 in Tartu) is an Estonian chemist, librarian, politician and activist. In 1971 he graduated from Tartu State University in chemistry. After graduating he worked at Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences. His main field of research has been polygalactanes in red algae. 1989-1993 and since 2008 he is a member of Tallinn City Council. 1995-2000 he was the CEO of Citizenship and Migration Board. 2000-2001 he was the rector of Audentes Higher Business School (). Since 2004 he is the head of Tallinn University Academic Library. Awards: * 2001: Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic ..., V class. Works * A. Kollist, M. Vaher, J. Paris, T. Püssa. Characterization and utilization of polysaccharides isolated from agar-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Keevallik
Andres Keevallik (born 24 February 1943 in Pärnu) is an Estonian scientist in mechanics. In 1966, he graduated from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute in computer science (cum laude). In 1974, he graduated from the university in Moscow. Since 1992, he is professor of roads' engineering. 2000-2005 and 2010–2015, he was the rector of Tallinn University of Technology. In 2003, he was awarded with Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic ..., III class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Keevallik, Andres 1943 births Living people Estonian engineers Rectors of universities in Estonia Tallinn University of Technology alumni Academic staff of the Tallinn University of Technology Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class People from Pärnu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Kasekamp
Andres Ilmar Kasekamp (born 7 December 1966 in Toronto) is the director of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute ( :et) (since 2000) and Professor of Baltic Politics at the University of Tartu, Estonia (since 2004). Andres Kasekamp served as chairman of the Board of the Open Estonia Foundation from 2004 to 2008. His main research interests are extreme-right movements and contemporary Baltic history. He graduated from the University of Toronto. In 1996 he earned a PhD in history from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies in London, which today forms part of University College London. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto and Humboldt University, Berlin. In 2002-2005 he was the editor of the ''Journal of Baltic Studies''.Kasekamp's profile at the |
Andres Ilves
Andres Ilves (also known as Andy Ilves, born Andres Erik Ilves) is a journalist and writer, most recently at the BBC, where he headed the Somali Service at BBC Africa, previously head of the Persian and Pashto Service of the BBC World Service. He is responsible for BBC radio and online output in the languages of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and the border areas of Pakistan. He has also been the country director for Kenya and Somalia for BBC Media Action. In addition to his positions of editorial responsibility within the BBC, Ilves speaks and writes about current affairs, appearing on television as well. From 2009 to 2011 Ilves was the head of development for BBC Global News Marketing, Communications, and Audiences. Ilves is the editor of "More Light, Less Heat: Who holds power in the global conversation?", a collection of global thought leaders' views on how both the rapid changes in communication—from the internet to mobile phones—and the rise of extreme views have chan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Herkel
Andres Herkel (born 14 August 1962) is an Estonian politician. He started his public activities in the late 1980s. From the very beginning of the independence movement in Estonia, he affiliated himself with pro-independence forces, which had close ties with Soviet-era dissidents. He played an active role in building up free media in then occupied Estonia, being among the founders of the Independent Info Centre in 1988. He was the leader of the Estonian Free Party. Education and training His alma mater is the University of Tartu, where he obtained a first degree in psychology (cum laude, 1985) and an M.A. degree in history (1998, thesis on ancient Indian philosophy). He was greatly inspired by his then professor, well-known Estonian orientalist Linnart Mäll (1938-2010), whose work in the Unrepresented Peoples and Nations Organization (UNPO) he followed with keen interest. Professional career Andres Herkel began his professional career as researcher in the Estonian Institut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Heinapuu
Andres Heinapuu (born 16 March 1954 Tallinn) is an Estonian bibliographer and politician. He was a member of VII Riigikogu. He is active in the Estonian neopagan organisation Maavalla Koda Maavalla Koda (literally ''House of the Native Land'', short for Taarausuliste ja Maausuliste Maavalla Koda, ''Estonian House for Taaraist and Native Religion Followers'') is a religious organisation uniting adherents of the two kinds of Estonia .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Heinapuu, Andres Living people 1954 births Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class University of Tartu alumni Politicians from Tallinn Estonian modern pagans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Gerber
Andres Gerber (born 26 April 1973) is a Swiss former footballer and current manager. He was capped four times for Switzerland as a midfielder and played for Thun. External links *Andres Gerber Official UEFA Union of European Football Associations (UEFA ; french: Union des associations européennes de football; german: Union der europäischen Fußballverbände) is one of six continental bodies of governance in association football. It governs f ... player page 1973 births Living people Swiss Super League players Swiss men's footballers Switzerland men's international footballers FC Thun players BSC Young Boys players Grasshopper Club Zürich players FC Lausanne-Sport players Swiss football managers FC Thun managers Men's association football defenders {{Switzerland-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Ehin
Andres Ehin (14 March 1940 – 10 December 2011) was an Estonian writer and translator. In 1964 he graduated from University of Tartu, studying Estonian philology (especially Finno-Ugric studies). From 1972 to 1974 he was the senior scientific editor of Estonian Soviet Encyclopaedia. From 1972 he was a member of Estonian Writers' Union. From 1968 to 1989 he was a member of Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Communist Party. In 1990 he joined Estonian Social Democratic Party. He married Ly Seppel (Ehin). Their daughter is poet Kristiina Ehin. He died in 2011 and was buried in Pärnamäe Cemetery in Tallinn. Works * 1995: poetry collection ''Teadvus on ussinahk'' (''Consciousness is Snakeskin'') * 2000: poetry collection ''Alateadvus on alatasa purjus'' (''The Unconscious is Frequently Drunk'') * 1996: novel ''Rummu Jüri mälestused'' (''The Memoirs of Rummu Jüri'') References External links *Andres Ehin at Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary 1940 births 2011 deaths E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
