Paul-Eerik Rummo
| Paul-Eerik Rummo | |
|---|---|
 Paul-Eerik Rummo in 2011. | |
| Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs | |
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In office 2003–2007 | |
| Prime Minister |
Juhan Parts Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Eldar Efendijev |
| Succeeded by | Urve Palo |
| Minister of Culture and Education | |
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In office 1992–1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Rein Loik |
| Succeeded by | Peeter Olesk |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 January 1942 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Spouse(s) | Viiu Härm |
Paul-Eerik Rummo (born January 19, 1942) is an Estonian poet and politician and a former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education, as well as former Estonian Minister of Population Affairs.
Rummo was born in Tallinn, the son of Estonian writer Paul Rummo. Paul-Eerik studied literature in Tartu University, which he graduated in 1965. Rummo has worked in Estonian theatres.
Paul-Eerik Rummo is married to an actress and writer Viiu Härm.
Legacy
In the novel Purge (in Finnish Puhdistus) by Sofi Oksanen, Rummo's poetry becomes a symbol of resistance against Russification in Estonia, sprinkled throughout the narrative.[1]
References
- ↑ Jaggi, Maya (21 August 2010). "Purge by Sofi Oksanen". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rein Loik |
Estonian Minister of Culture and Education 1992–1994 |
Succeeded by Peeter Olesk |
| Preceded by Eldar Efendijev |
Estonian Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Urve Palo |
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