Andres Tarand
Estonian politician, geographer and climatologist (born 1940)
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Estonian politician, geographer and climatologist (born 1940)
Born
January 11, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, geographer, climatologist
Soviet UnionBorn in Tallinn
1940
Born in Tallinn (1940-01-11)
1992
PositionMinister of Climate (1992–1994)
1994
PositionPrime Minister of Estonia (1994–1995)
2001
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
2001
AwardOrder of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class
2004
PositionMember of the European Parliament (2004–2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andres Tarand?+
Andres Tarand is Estonian politician, geographer and climatologist (born 1940). Born in 1940.
What does the name Andres mean?+
The name Andres means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Andrew.. Etymology: Patronymic surname, .". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Andres Tarand born?+
Andres Tarand was born on January 11, 1940.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Andrew.. Etymology: Patronymic surname, .
The name Andres is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Andrew.. Etymology: Patronymic surname, .". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andres — January 11, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
Would you name your baby Andres?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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