Krista Kilvet (; May 31, 1946 – January 21, 2009) was an Estonian radio journalist, politician and diplomat.

Biography

Kilvet was born on May 31, 1946, in Tallinn, Estonia. She graduated from the University of Tartu with a major in English. Between 1992 and 1995, she was elected to the Estonian parliament ( Riigikogu). In August 2008, she was appointed the Ambassador of Estonia to Norway and Iceland, but wasn't able to assume to this office. Between 1970 and 1990, she was married to the actor

Kaarel Kilvet Kaarel Kilvet (13 July 1944 Pärnu – 30 April 2005 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor, singer and director. In 1970 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. 1970-1993 he was an actor and director in Estonian Youth ...

. They had three daughters.

References

* Krista Kilvet in the radio programme " Kukul külas", 11 September 2005 * Krister Kivi
Asjur, kokk, tema nõunik ja tolle autojuht
Eesti Ekspress, 26 February 2003 * Kai Kalamees
Diplomaat Krista Kilvet lahkus pärast rasket haigust
Postimees, 22 January 2009 * Allar Viivik
Pikk ja raske haigus viis raadiohääle ja diplomaadi Krista Kilveti manalateele
Õhtuleht, 22 January 2009 {{DEFAULTSORT:Kilvet, Krista 1946 births 2009 deaths Estonian journalists Estonian women journalists Estonian women diplomats Politicians from Tallinn Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 University of Tartu alumni 20th-century Estonian women politicians 20th-century Estonian politicians 21st-century Estonian politicians Women members of the Riigikogu 20th-century journalists Burials at Pärnamäe Cemetery 21st-century Estonian women politicians

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