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Kaarel Jõeväli
Kaarel is an Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the North Germanic names Karl and Carl and the French and English Charles. Kaarel may refer to: * Kaarel Eenpalu (1888–1942), Estonian journalist, politician and former Prime Minister of Estonia * Kaarel Heinver (1886–1961), Estonian politician * Kaarel Ird (1909–1986), Estonian actor and theatre director *Kaarel Kais (born 1974), Estonian volleyball player *Kaarel Kiidron (born 1990), Estonian football defender *Kaarel Kilvet (1944–2005), Estonian actor, singer and director *Kaarel Kübar (1907–2004), Estonian sport shooter *Kaarel Kurismaa (born 1939), Estonian artist * Kaarel Liidak (1889–1945), Estonian agronomist and politician *Kaarel Liimand (1906–1941), Estonian painter *Kaarel Lukk (1887–1970), Estonian racewalker *Kaarel Nurmsalu (born 1991), Estonian ski jumper and combined skier *Kaarel Orviku (born 1935), Estonian marine geologist and nature photographer *Kaarel Parts (1873–1940), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,200 other islands and islets on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of . The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country. The Estonian language is the autochthonous and the official language of Estonia; it is the first language of the majority of its population, as well as the world's second most spoken Finnic language. The land of what is now modern Estonia has been inhabited by '' Homo sapiens'' since at least 9,000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last " pagan" civilisations in Europe to adopt Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Liidak
Kaarel Liidak (until 1936 Karl Liidemann, 12 November 1889 Sindi – 16 January 1945 Karksi-Nuia) was an Estonian agronomist, agriculture minister and politician, member and chairman of the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia from March to August 1944. Recognition *1936 – Honorary Member of the Estonian Agronomic Society *1938 – 3rd class Order of the White Star References * Aksel Mark, "Kaarel Liidak. Tema tööst ja ideoloogiast" – Eesti Agronoomide Selts Rootsis toimetis, Uppsala 1985, nr 4; ilmunud ka eraldi trükisena, eessõna Kaarel Vahtras, 40 lk, sisaldab bibliograafiat * Kaarel Liidak, "Maaseaduse aastapäeval". Järelsõna: Jaan Lepajõe, "Kaarel Liidak eesti rahvusliku ideoloogia arendajana". Lisa: Maaseadus – Akadeemia 1989, nr 7, lk 1374–88 * Ülo Oll, "Kaarel Liidaku elukäigust" – ajakiri Agraarteadus 1990, nr 1 * Jaan Lepajõe, "Professor Kaarel Liidak eesti rahvusliku ideoloogina" – samas * Meinhard Karelson, "Kaarel Liidak Eesti Vabar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Zilmer
Kaarel Zilmer (born 9 June 1947) is an Estonian sport pedagogue and sport personnel. He was born in Kaagjärve Rural Municipality, Valga County. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education. In youth he focused on cross-country skiing, coached by Erna Abel and Herbert Abel. 1966 he won Estonian junior championships. 1968-1978 he taught skiing sports at the University of Tartu. Since 1978 he taught winter sports at Tallinn Pedagogical Institute Tallinn University (TLU; et, Tallinna Ülikool, ''TLÜ'') is a public research university in Estonia. Located in the centre of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn University is one of the three largest institutions of higher education .... 1995-2001 he was executive secretary of Estonian Ski Association. He has been the representative of Estonian national skiing team at world championships and winter olympic games. Awards: * 2013: state sport prize * 2016: Order of the White Star, IV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Tarand
Kaarel Tarand (born 20 September 1966) is an Estonian journalist and editor. He was born in Tallinn to geographer, climatologist and politician Andres Tarand and radio journalist Mari Tarand. His older brother is politician Indrek Tarand. During 1987–1996 he studied philology and social sciences at the University of Tartu. In 1996–1999, he was the editor of magazine '' Luup''. Since 2002, he has worked as a columnist at newspaper ''Eesti Päevaleht''. Since 2005, he has been a chief editor of newspaper ''Sirp ''Sirp'' (English 'sickle') is a newspaper published in Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to th ...''. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tarand, Kaarel Living people 1966 births Estonian journalists Estonian editors University of Tartu alumni People from Tallinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Robert Pusta
Kaarel Robert Pusta (also Karl Robert Pusta; 1 March 1883, Narva – 4 May 1964, Madrid) was an Estonian politician and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. Honours * 1925: Grand Cordon Order of Leopold *1925: Order of the Three Stars Order of the Three Stars ( lv, Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis) is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance of the founding of Latvia. Its motto is "Per aspera ad astra", meaning "Thr ..., 1st Class References 1883 births 1964 deaths Politicians from Narva People from Yamburgsky Uyezd Government ministers of Estonia Envoys of Estonia Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Estonian emigrants to the United States Estonian emigrants to Spain Estonian World War II refugees 20th-century Estonian politicians Order of Leopold (Belgium) {{Estonia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Pürg
Kaarel Pürg (born 2 October 1949) is an Estonian politician. He was a member of X Riigikogu. Pürg was born in Tuhalaane./ He is a member of Estonian Centre Party The Estonian Centre Party ( et, Eesti Keskerakond, EK) is a populist political party in Estonia. It was founded in 1991 as a direct successor of the Popular Front of Estonia, and it is currently led by Jüri Ratas. The party was founded on 12 Oc .... References Living people 1949 births Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 Place of birth missing (living people) Date of birth missing (living people) Estonian Centre Party politicians People from Mulgi Parish {{Estonia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Parts
Kaarel Parts (5 June 1873 – 5 December 1940) was an Estonian lawyer, judge and politician. He was a member of Estonian Constituent Assembly The Estonian Constituent Assembly ( et, Asutav Kogu) was elected on 5–7 April 1919, called by the Estonian Provisional Government during the Estonian War of Independence. Estonian Constituent Assembly elections Activity The 120 members of t .... From 1919 to 1940 he was Chief Justice of Estonia.Former members of the Supreme Court Supreme Court of Estonia (in Estonian). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Parts, Kaarel 1873 births 1940 deaths[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Orviku
Kaarel Orviku (15 July 1935 in Tartu – 24 July 2021) was an Estonian geologist (marine geologist) and nature photographer. His scientific activity is mainly related to the coasts of Estonia. In 1959 he graduated from Tartu State University. Since 1959 he was teaching at Tallinn University, earlier he taught at Tallinn University of Technology. 1993–2009 he worked at AS Merin which dealt with questions with coastal areas and environmental assessment. His father was geologist Karl Orviku Karl Orviku (17 August 1903 Kohtla, Ida-Viru County – 7 March 1981 Tallinn) was an Estonian geologist. He specialized in quaternary geology. In 1930 he graduated from Tartu University with a master's degree in geology. Since 1926 he worked a .... Awards *2001: Order of the White Star, V class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Orviku, Kaarel 1935 births 2021 deaths Estonian geologists Estonian photographers Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class University of Tartu alu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Nurmsalu
Kaarel Nurmsalu (born April 30, 1991) is an Estonian former ski jumper and nordic combined skier. He won 3 individual bronze medals at the 2011 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Otepää Otepää (formerly Nuustaku) is a town in Valga County, southern Estonia, it is the administrative centre of Otepää Parish. Otepää is a popular skiing resort, popularly known as the "winter capital" of Estonia (in contrast to the "summer c .... He holds the national record of Estonia in ski-flying with 213 m. In June 2014, Nurmsalu announced his retirement from competitive sports, citing lack of funds as the reason behind the decision. On 11 January 2017, Nurmsalu announced on his Facebook page that he would be returning to active competition starting with the World Cup event in Wisła on 13 January 2017. However, health issues prompted him to end his career for a second time in June 2017. References External links * 1991 births Living people Estonian male ski jumpers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Lukk
Kaarel Lukk (also Karl Michael Lukk; 6 December 1887 – 17 November 1970) was an Estonian racewalker and politician. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1912 Summer Olympics for the Russian Empire. He was a member of Estonian Constituent Assembly The Estonian Constituent Assembly ( et, Asutav Kogu) was elected on 5–7 April 1919, called by the Estonian Provisional Government during the Estonian War of Independence. Estonian Constituent Assembly elections Activity The 120 members of t .... References External links * 1887 births 1970 deaths Politicians from Tartu People from Kreis Dorpat Estonian Social Democratic Workers' Party politicians Members of the Estonian Constituent Assembly Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Estonian male racewalkers Olympic competitors for the Russian Empire {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Liimand
Kaarel Liimand (also spelled as Karl Liiman(n); 12 May 1906 Tartu – August 1941 Pskov) was an Estonian painter. He studied at Pallas Art School. Further reading * Šmerl Jassmann, Hilja Läti. Kaarel Liimandi maaliloomingust. Kunst, 1964, nr 1, pp 37–44 Gallery File:Richard Sagritsa portree, Kaarel Liimand, TKM TR 13020 M 2823.jpg, Portrait of Richard Sagrits Richard Sagrits (19 December 1910 in Karepa – 11 December 1968 in Tallinn) was an Estonian painter. Sagrits (with Elmar Kits and Evald Okas) painted the ceiling of the Estonian National Opera in the style of Socialist Realism in 1947. His ... File:TKM 0796M, Lodjad Emajõel, Kaarel Liimand.jpg, Riverboats on Emajõgi. 1938. Canvas, oil. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Liimand, Kaarel 1906 births 1941 deaths 20th-century Estonian painters 20th-century Estonian male artists People from Rapla Soviet military personnel killed in World War II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaarel Kurismaa
Kaarel Kurismaa (born 13 May 1939 in Pärnu, Estonia) is the first and one of the most important sound art and sound installation artists in Estonia. His work also expands into the field of painting, animation, public space monumental art, stage installations. In Estonian art history, Kurismaa’s significance lies mostly in the pioneering work with kinetic art and with keeping its traditions alive. Kurismaa stands as one of Estonian sound art scene’s central icons. His idiosyncratic work serves as a foundation for Estonian sound and kinetic art. Biography and art Kurismaa was born in Pärnu, but his family soon moved to the capital, Tallinn, where his parents opened a bakery. He was creatively very active from early on, taking part of school orchestra and spending time drawing absurdist comics. When Kurismaa was not accepted to the music school in 1957 in Tallinn, he decided to enroll in the Tartu Art School. In 1965, Kurismaa started to work as an artist-decorator for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
