Lennart Meri
Lennart Meri was an influential Estonian politician, writer, and filmmaker who served as the first President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001. A prominent figure in the country’s push for independence from Soviet rule, he was also known for his contributions to Estonian culture and identity. Meri was an advocate for media freedom and democracy, famously drawing comparisons between the clarity of mountaineering and the pursuit of journalistic integrity, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between essential and non-essential matters. His legacy includes promoting Estonia's place in the world and strengthening its democratic foundations.
Born on Mar 29, 1929 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Estonia | 3 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 2,286 | $31,000 | 53$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,326,539 | 2,286 | $31,000 | 53$ |
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Estonia:
The interview was conducted at the Lennart Meri conference in Tallinn.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri is referenced in relation to a conference where important security discussions took place.
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Estonia:
In 2001, then US ambassador to Estonia, Melissa Foelsch Wells, received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana from President Lennart Meri.
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Estonia:
The conference named after Lennart Meri was held in Estonia.
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Estonia:
The conference in Tallinn is named after Lennart Meri.
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Estonia:
The conference is named after Lennart Meri, highlighting his significance.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri confirmed the new government proposed by Tiit Vähi.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri stated in 1993 that the guarding and maintenance of Estonia's border must be such that it appears impassable to those who wish to cross illegally.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri was the president of Estonia whose funeral took place in Tallinn in 2006.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri tasked Mart Siimann with forming a government.
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