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Kalle Sahlstedt
Kalle is a masculine given name of North Germanic origin, a variation of Karl. In Sweden, people named Karl are commonly nicknamed Kalle. The name is also found in Finland and Estonia Notable people with the name include: Given name * Kalle Anttila (1887–1975), Finnish freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestler and Olympic medalist *Kalle Bask (born 1982), Finnish sailor and Olympic competitor * Kalle Björklund (born 1953), Swedish footballer *Kalle Brink (born 1975), Swedish professional golfer * Kalle Coster (born 1982), Dutch sailor and Olympic medalist *Kalle Dalin (born 1975), Swedish orienteering competitor *Kalle Eerola (born 1983), Finnish professional football midfielder * Kalle Eller (born 1940), Estonian poet, publisher, neopagan and writer * Kalle Grünthal (born 1960), Estonian politician *Kalle Havulinna (born 1924), Finnish professional ice hockey player * Kalle Jalkanen (1907–1941), Finnish cross-country skier and Olympic medalist * Kalle Jents (born 1957), Est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl (given Name)
Karl (also Carl (name), Carl) is an Germanic languages, originally Germanic variant of the male given name Charles meaning free man, or simply a man. For further details on origin and meaning, see Churl and Charles. Notable people with the name include: Nobles *Karl der Große (, also known as in French and in Italian, 747–814), a Frankish King and the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire *Karl, Truchsess von Waldburg (1548–1593), Imperial minister *Karl, Count Chotek of Chotkow and Wognin (1783–1868), Austrian chancellor, Government President and school reformer of Bohemia *Karl, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1813–1878), German duke *Karl, Prince of Isenburg-Büdingen (1838–1899), head of the German house of Isenburg and Büdingen *Karl, Freiherr von Prel (1839–1899), German philosopher and writer on mysticism and the occult *Charles I of Austria, Karl I of Austria (1887–1922), the last Emperor of Austria *Karl, 8th Prince of Löwenstein-Wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Jürgenson
Kalle Jürgenson (born 1 September 1960 in Tallinn) is an Estonian astrophysicist and politician. He was a member of VII, VIII and IX Riigikogu, and the Mayor of Elva Elva may refer to: Places *Elva, Estonia, town in Tartu County, Estonia *Elva Parish, municipality in Estonia *Elva (river), a river in Estonia *Elva, Illinois, unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States *Elva, Manitoba, u ... from 1998 until 1999. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jurgenson, Kalle Living people 1960 births Estonian astrophysicists Isamaa politicians Res Publica Party politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Members of the Riigikogu, 1999–2003 University of Tartu alumni Politicians from Tallinn 20th-century Estonian people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kurg
Kalle Kurg (born 25 May 1942 in Tartu) is an Estonian poet, writer, critic, translator and editor. As a versatile figure in Estonian culture, he has also published caricatures and worked as a theatre director. Life Kalle Kurg studied Estonian Philology at the University of Tartu (1961–1966) and soon became the Art Director of a nature publication called ''Eesti Loodus'' (Estonian Nature). Soon after he joined Eesti Televisioon (Estonian Television) as the Senior Director of art programs. In 1971 Kalle went on to work for a leading literary magazine first published in 1923 ''Looming'' (Creativity), of which he became Editor-in-Chief in May 1976. He remained in this position till January 1988. Kalle Kurg firmly stood by the magazine’s democratic values and during the 70s and 80s Looming became the centre stage of expression for opposite elite; at the same time being enriched by various translations and essays from modern literature and science. Kalle Kurg worked as the Executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kulbok
Kalle Kulbok (born 3 April 1956 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician. Education Kulbok attended the Nõo Gymnasium and achieved good results on national olympiads of mathematics. By his skills, he could have qualified for the all-Union olympiad of mathematics; however, due to his displayed lack of respect for Soviet politics, he was never selected for that round. Politics In 1992–1995, Kulbok belonged to Riigikogu as a member of the Independent Royalist Party of Estonia. In 1995, Kulbok was not allowed to run for Riigikogu because he refused to swear allegiance to Republic of Estonia. In later years, his political activity has mainly involved Euroskepticism. He's earned notoriety by several interesting actions, most notably by having himself pilloried for failure to derail Estonia's entry to European Union, and his declaration of revocation of his Estonian citizenship. As of 2007, Kulbok is the only natural-born citizen of Estonia known to have voluntarily reques ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kriit
Kalle Kriit (born 13 November 1983 in Elva) is an Estonian professional racing cyclist who last rode for UCI Professional Continental Team . His nickname is ''Estonian Emperor''. Major results ;2002 : 1st Under-23 National Road Race Championships ;2005 : 1st Under-23 National Road Race Championships ;2007 : 1st Overall Kreiz Breizh Elites ::1st Stages 1, 3 & 4 ;2008 : 2nd National Road Race Championships : 5th Trophée des Grimpeurs : 8th Tartu GP ;2010 : 1st National Road Race Championships : 9th Grand Prix d'Ouverture la Marseillaise Grand Prix Cycliste La Marseillaise, formerly known as the Grand Prix d'Ouverture La Marseillaise, is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in February around the city of Marseille, France. Since 2005, the race is organized as a 1.1 event ... References * External links 1983 births Living people Estonian male cyclists People from Elva, Estonia {{Estonia-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Könkkölä
Kalle Könkkölä Kalle Kustaa Topias Könkkölä (16 January 1950 – 11 September 2018) was a Finnish politician and human rights activist. He was one of the two first Green members of the Finnish Parliament, from 1983 to 1987, even before the Green League became a political party. He was the first chairperson of the Green League and the first Finnish MP with a disability. Könkkölä was born in Helsinki, and was physically disabled from birth. He was the executive director of the Threshold Association, a cross-disability organization which campaigns for the basic and human rights of persons with disabilities, including accessibility. He was married to architect Maija Könkkölä from 1976 until her death in 2012. Könkkölä died of pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kiiskinen
Kalle Kiiskinen (born 6 September 1975 in Hyvinkää) is a Finnish curler. In Juniors, Kiiskinen played for Perttu Piilo and won a silver medal as his third at the 1997 World Junior Curling Championships. Kiiskinen then joined up with Uusipaavalniemi, playing in his first World Curling Championships in 2002. He has played both second and third for Uusipaavalniemi. While never winning a medal at the worlds, at the 2006 Winter Olympics The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially the XX Olympic Winter Games ( it, XX Giochi olimpici invernali) and also known as Torino 2006, were a winter multi-sport event held from 10 to 26 February 2006 in Turin, Italy. This marked the second t ..., Kiiskinen was a member of the Finnish team (skipped by Uusipaavalniemi) who won a silver medal. After parting ways with Uusipaavalniemi, Kalle was the skip of the Finnish team in the 2007 European Curling Championships External links * 1975 births Living people People from Hyvinkää ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kiik
Kalle Kiik (born 10 February 1963) is an Estonian chess player, who won the Estonian Chess Championship. He was awarded the International Master title in 1993. Biography Kiik was born in Paide, the son of Estonian chess coach Jakob Kiik (12.05.1924—15.01.2014). In 1981 Kalle Kiik graduated from secondary school in Rakvere and in 1986 he graduated from University of Tartu with a chess coach degree. In 1981 Kiik won the Estonian Junior Chess Championship. He won the Estonian Chess Championship in 1988, finished second in 1987 and three times finished third (1986, 1993, 1997). Kalle Kiik played for Estonia three times in the Soviet Team Chess Championships (1983-1986). Kalle Kiik played for Estonia in Chess Olympiads: * In 1992, at reserve board in the 30th Chess Olympiad in Manila (+2 −0 =2); * In 2000, at reserve board in the 34th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul (+2 −2 =1). Kalle Kiik played for Estonia in European Team Chess Championship: * In 1992, at third board in Debrecen ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Keituri
Kalle Keituri (born 25 April 1984) is a Finnish former ski jumper who competed from 2002 to 2014. He debuted in the Continental Cup in 2002 after winning a bronze medal at the 2002 Junior World Championship in Schonach. On 1 March 2002 he made his World Cup debut in Lahti, finishing 19th and gaining 12 points; his overall position at the end of the season was 66th. In the following season he finished 26th in Lahti. In 2004 he did not participate in the World Cup. The next year was Keituri's best as he reached 9th position in the overall Continental Cup standings, with 540 points; he also competed in five World Cup events. In Lahti he was 22nd, followed by 29th Lillehammer and 22nd in Planica; this gained him 22 points in the overall World Cup. During the 2005–06 World Cup season his best performance was ninth in Titisee-Neustadt on 22 January 2006, but his final Continental Cup position was only 67th. In the 2007–08 World Cup season he achieved ninth in Kuusamo, which re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Kauppi
Kalle Kauppi (born 6 May 1992) is a Finnish footballer currently playing for Finnish club Åbo IFK Åbo IFK (or ÅIFK for short) is a sports club from Turku, Finland. The club was founded in 1908, and originally represented the Swedish-speaking minority of Turku/Åbo. Background The greatest successes of ÅIFK have come in football where .... References External linksveikkausliiga.com Profile* 1992 births Living people Finnish footballers FC Inter Turku players Veikkausliiga players Turun Toverit players Association football midfielders People from Paimio Sportspeople from Southwest Finland {{Finland-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Katajisto
Kalle Katajisto (born 24 April 1991) is a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider. Career Katajisto was a member of the Finnish national team. He rode in the British leagues when he signed for Edinburgh Monarchs in 2007. He stayed with the Scottish club for four seasons leaving after the 2014 season. However, he was to return to Britain in 2013 and 2014 riding for the Plymouth Devils. In 2009, he won the bronze medal at the Finnish Individual Speedway Championship. Results World Championships * Team World Championships (Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup) ** ''2009 - 3rd place in the Qualifying Round Two'' * Individual U-21 World Championship ** ''2008 - 12th place in the Qualifying Round Four'' ** ''2009 - 12th place in the Qualifying Round Five'' * Team U-21 World Championship (Under-21 World Cup) ** ''2009 - 4th place in the Qualifying Round Two'' ** ''2010 - 4th place in the Qualifying Round One'' European Championships * Individual U-19 European C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Käsper
Kalle Käsper (born 1952 in Tallinn) is an Estonian writer. Biography Käsper was the husband of Armenian writer Gohar Markosjan-Käsper. Notable works by Käsper include "Buridanid", "Taani prints Hamlet, nuhk" (''Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, a Spy''). He has co-authored the screenplay of " Jüri Rumm", a popular Estonian film (of 1994). His novel "Üksindus on hommikuti hell" (''Loneliness is tender in the morning'') has been translated into Russian (russian: Oda utrennemu odinočestvu), was published in the literary journal ''Neva''. Käsper's work "Saksamaa õppetunnid”" (''The Lessons of Germany'') won a yearly prize of the Russian magazine '' Zvezda'', where this translation was published. In recent years, Käsper has published in Estonian newspapers comments on politics and current affairs, distinguished by criticism towards the developments in post-Soviet Estonia and disapproval of cultural Americanisation. Käsper as a publicist is also supportive of Russia and Russian pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
