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 | 7.67 | 0.11% | +20% | 1,326,539 | 1,788 | $31,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,326,539 | 1,788 | $31,000 | 42$ |
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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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Estonia:
Lennart was known for listening to the BBC during the Soviet occupation and using it to stay informed about the free world.
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Estonia:
Lennart was known for listening to the BBC during the Soviet occupation to stay informed about the free world.
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