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Minister Of Defence (Estonia)
The Minister of Defence (''Estonian: Kaitseminister'') is the senior minister at the Ministry of Defence (''Kaitseministeerium'') in the Estonian Government. The minister is one of the most important members of the Estonian government, with responsibility for coordinating the governments policies on national defence and the military forces. The defence minister is chosen by the prime minister as a part of the government. When the position was originally established in 1918, it was called the minister of war (''Sõjaminister''). The post was renamed minister of defence on April 1, 1929, but would change back to minister of war in 1937. Though the name of the position, and subsequently the ministry, was changed, the main responsibilities of the position remained virtually same. Since Estonia regained its independence in 1991 the post has been known as the minister of defence. List of Ministers 1918 to 1929 (Minister of War) 1929 to 1937 (Minister of Defence) 1937 to 1940 (M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksander Tõnisson
Aleksander Tõnisson VR I/1 (17 April 1875 – 30 June 1941) was an Estonian military commander (Major General) during the Estonian War of Independence. In 1899 he graduated from Vilnius Military Academy. Tõnisson participated in Russo-Japanese war and in World War I. In 1917 he participated in formation of Estonian national units and as commander of 1st Estonian regiment participated in battles at Riga front. In 1918 he escaped from German occupation to Finland, returned in autumn and became commander of 1st Division of Estonia. During Estonian Liberation War Tõnisson fought successfully at Viru Front. After war he served twice as minister of defence, in 1934 he retired from military and was mayor of Tartu 1934–1939 and Lord Mayor (''ülemlinnapea'') of Tallinn from 1939–1940. In 1940 Soviet occupation authorities arrested Tõnisson and executed him the following year. Honours and awards * Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; for distinguished service * Cross of Liberty, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian People's Party
The Estonian People's Party ( et, Eesti Rahvaerakond, ER) was a centre-right political party in Estonia. History The party was established in March 1919 by a merger of the Estonian Democratic Party and the Estonian Radical Democratic Party.Vincent E McHale (1983) ''Political parties of Europe'', Greenwood Press, p385 Some right-wing members of the Democratic Party opposed merging with the Radical Democrats and broke away to form the Christian Democratic Party.McHale, p386 In the April 1919 Constituent Assembly elections the new party won 25 of the 120 seats, becoming the third-largest party in the Assembly. However, the 1920 election saw it reduced to 10 seats in the 100-seat Riigikogu. It won eight seats in the 1923 and 1926 elections, and nine in the 1929 elections. In October 1931 it merged with Christian People's Party to form the United Nationalist Party, which was joined by the Estonian Labour Party The Estonian Labour Party ( et, Eesti Tööerakond, ETE) was a po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August Kerem
August Kerem (11 October 1889 – 28 May 1942 Sosva, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian SFSR) was an 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, a ...n politician. He was a member of I Riigikogu. Political offices: * 1920 Minister of Agriculture * 1923–1925 Minister of Agriculture * 1929–1931 Minister of Agriculture * 1926–1928 Minister of Communications * 1931–1932 Minister of Defence * 1932–1933 Minister of Defence References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kerem, August 1889 births 1942 deaths People from Valga Parish People from Kreis Werro Estonian People's Party politicians National Centre Party (Estonia) politicians Defence Ministers of Estonia Agriculture ministers of Estonia Government ministers of Estonia Members of the Riigikogu, 1920–1923 Members of the Riig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Settlers' Party
The Settlers' Party ( et, Asunikkude partei) was a political party in Estonia. History The party was established in 1923 as the Settlers' Group (''Asunikkude koondis''), a breakaway from Farmers' Assemblies.Vincent E McHale (1983) ''Political parties of Europe'', Greenwood Press, p381 The 1923 elections saw it won four seats in the Riigikogu.Nohlen & Stöver, p577Nohlen & Stöver, p586 In December 1925 it became the Settlers, State Tenants and Smallholders Group (''Asunikkude, Riigirentnikkude ja Väikepõllupidajate Koondis''), and in the 1926 elections it won 14 seats, becoming the third largest party in the Riigikogu. It retained its 14-seat strength in the 1929 elections. The party was renamed again in 1931, becoming the Farmers' Settlers and Smallholders' Group (''Põllumeeste, Asunikkude ja Väikemaapidajate Koondis''). Prior to the 1932 elections the party merged with the Farmers' Assemblies to form the Union of Settlers and Smallholders, with the new party winning 42 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oskar Köster
Oskar Köster (20 December 1890 in Pöide – 2 August 1941 Tallinn) was an Estonian politician. In 1926, he founded the newspaper ''Maa'' and was its chief editor. Köster was arrested by the NKVD on 22 July 1940 in Tallinn. He died of a heart attack in Patarei Prison; according to other reports he was executed. Political offices: * Mayor of Rägavere Parish * 1926–1928 and 1932 Minister of Agriculture * 1928–1929 and 1933 Minister of Communications * 1929–1931 Minister of Defence A defence minister or minister of defence is a cabinet official position in charge of a ministry of defense, which regulates the armed forces in sovereign states. The role of a defence minister varies considerably from country to country; in som ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Koster, Oskar 1890 births 1941 deaths People from Saaremaa Parish People from Kreis Ösel Settlers' Party politicians Agriculture ministers of Estonia Government ministers of Estonia Members of the Riigikogu, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mihkel Juhkam
Mihkel Juhkam (3 August 1884 Küti Parish (now Vinni Parish), Wierland County – 28 January 1942 Sosva camp, Sverdlovsk Oblast) was an Estonian politician. He was a member of the II, III, IV and IV Riigikogu. 1929 he was Minister of Defence A defence minister or minister of defence is a Cabinet (government), cabinet official position in charge of a ministry of defense, which regulates the armed forces in sovereign states. The role of a defence minister varies considerably from coun .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Juhkam, Mihkel 1884 births 1942 deaths People from Vinni Parish People from Kreis Wierland Estonian Labour Party politicians National Centre Party (Estonia) politicians Defence Ministers of Estonia Members of the Estonian Constituent Assembly Members of the Riigikogu, 1923–1926 Members of the Riigikogu, 1926–1929 Members of the Riigikogu, 1929–1932 Members of the Riigikogu, 1932–1934 Estonian military personnel of the Estonian War of Indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolai Reek
Nikolai Reek VR I/2, VR II/2, VR II/3 (born Nikolai Bazykov; in Tallinn, Governorate of Estonia – 8 May 1942 Ussollag, Perm Oblast, Soviet Union) was the Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence. In 1910, he graduated from Chuguyev Military Academy. He participated in World War I, in 1917 graduated Imperial Nicholas Military Academy. Reek joined Estonian units in 1917 and was Chief of Staff until dissolution of these units. After that he organized the Defence League in Virumaa. In Estonian Liberation War Reek was firstly commander of 5th regiment at Viru Front, in January 1919 he became Chief of Staff of 1st Division, in April he became Chief of Staff of 3rd Division. Reek played important role in winning war against Baltische Landeswehr. In September 1919 he achieved the rank of colonel and served as Chief of Staff of Viru Front. After war Reek repeatedly served in positions of Chief of Staff, Minister of Defense and Commander of 2nd Division. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Kurvits
Ants Kurvits or Hans Kurvits (14 May 1887 – 27 December 1943) was an Estonian military commander, reaching rank of major general. He participated in the Estonian War of Independence and later became the founder and long-time leader of the Estonian Border Guard. Kurvits also served briefly as Minister of War. Early life Ants Kurvits was born on 14 May 1887 in Mihkli-Aadu farm in Äksi, Tartu County, Estonia, then part of the Governorate of Livonia of the Russian Empire. He was the fifth child in the family. Kurvits received his early education in Hugo Treffner Gymnasium. After graduating in 1911, he went to the University of Tartu, where he studied law until the breakout of World War I in 1914. Career On 1 November 1914, Kurvits joined the Imperial Russian Army. In 1915, after passing a short officer course in Vladimir Military School in St Petersburg, he was promoted to the rank of ensign. In the First World War he participated in fighting on the Polish front, becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian People's Party (Estonia)
The Christian People's Party ( et, Kristlik Rahvaerakond, KRE) was a political party in Estonia between 1919 and 1931. History The party had its roots in the campaign for the 1918 Constituent Assembly elections, which was contested by a group known as the "Independent Christians".Vincent E McHale (1983) ''Political parties of Europe'', Greenwood Press, p374 The Christian Democratic Party (''Kristlik Demokraatlik Partei'', KDP) was established the following year by the Independent Christians and some defectors from the Estonian People's Party. The new party won five seats in the Constituent Assembly elections that year.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p581 The KDP went on to win seven seats in the 1920 elections, and joined Konstantin Päts' Farmers' Assemblies-led the government on 5 January 1921, being given the Education ministry post. However, the following year it caused a split in the government by introducing a bill to pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oskar Amberg
Oskar Amberg (29 December 1878 – 24 October 1963 Lübeck, West Germany) was an 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, a ...n politician. Political offices: * 1923–1924 Minister of Labour and Welfare * 1924 Minister of War * 1925–1926 Minister of Roads References 1878 births 1963 deaths People from Nõo Parish People from Kreis Dorpat Estonian Lutherans Christian People's Party (Estonia) politicians Government ministers of Estonia Defence Ministers of Estonia Members of the Riigikogu, 1920–1923 Members of the Riigikogu, 1923–1926 Russian military personnel of the Russo-Japanese War Russian military personnel of World War I Estonian military personnel of the Estonian War of Independence Estonian World War II refugees Estonian emigrants to Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ado Anderkopp
Ado Anderkopp (18 January 1894, Hanila – 30 June 1941 Tallinn) was an Estonian politician, journalist and sport personnel. He was a member of I, II, III, IV and V Riigikogu. Following the Soviet occupation of Estonia The Estonian SSR,, russian: Эстонская ССР officially the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic,, russian: Эстонская Советская Социалистическая Республика was an ethnically based adminis ... in 1940, Anderkopp was arrested on 22 July 1940. He was executed in prison in Tallinn on 30 June 1941. Political offices: * 1923-1924: Minister of War * 1930-1933: Minister of the Interior and Minister of Justice References {{DEFAULTSORT:Anderkopp, Ado 1894 births 1941 deaths People from Lääneranna Parish People from Kreis Wiek Estonian Labour Party politicians National Centre Party (Estonia) politicians Patriotic League (Estonia) politicians Ministers of the Interior of Estonia Government minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
