Endel Lippmaa
Endel Lippmaa (15 September 1930, Tartu – 30 July 2015[1]) was an Estonian academian, politician, founder and chairman of the Science Council of the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, and head chairman and professor of chemical physics, physical chemistry, physics, and mathematics at the Estonian Academy of Sciences. His father was the botanist Teodor Lippmaa, and was the grandson of journalist Jakob Mändmets. In 1999, he was chosen as one of the 100 great Estonians of the 20th century.
Political career
Lippmaa often participated in activities of the Popular Front of Estonia. He was a minister in the governments of Edgar Savisaar and Tiit Vähi.
Personal life
Lippmaa was married to Helle Lippmaa and had two sons, Jaak Lippmaa and Mikk Lippmaa.[2]
Awards
In 2000, Lippmaa was awarded Order of the National Coat of Arms, II Class.
References
External links
- Endel Lippmaa, physicist - obituary. The Telegraph, August 16, 2015.