Edgar Savisaar
Estonian politician (1950–2022)
1950 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Estonian politician (1950–2022)
Born
May 31, 1950
Died
2022 (age ~72)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
Soviet UnionBorn in Harku Rural MunicipalityDied in Tallinn
1950
Born in Harku Rural Municipality (1950-05-31)
1966
EducationStudied at Tartu Karlova School (1966–1968)
1991
PositionPrime Minister of Estonia (1991–1992)
1995
PositionMinister of the Interior (1995–1995)
2001
Positionmayor of Tallinn (2001–2004)
2001
AwardOrder of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class
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Edgar Savisaar was an Estonian politician, one of the founding members of Popular Front of Estonia and the Centre Party. He served as the acting Prime Minister of Estonia, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, and twice mayor of Tallinn.
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Who is Edgar Savisaar?+
Edgar Savisaar was an Estonian politician, one of the founding members of Popular Front of Estonia and the Centre Party. He served as the acting Prime Minister of Estonia, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, and twice mayor of Tallinn.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Savisaar born?+
Edgar Savisaar was born on May 31, 1950.
When did Edgar Savisaar die?+
Edgar Savisaar died in 2022, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — May 31, 1950
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Legend.
— anon
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