Benno Leesik (17 January 1960

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– 2006) was an

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n military personnel (

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). In 1996 he graduated from

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in law. From 8 June 1999 to 25 March 2006, he was the chief of

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. Awards: *

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Leesik, Benno 1960 births 2006 deaths Estonian military personnel People from Haapsalu