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 | 4 | 7.50 | 0.37% | +10% | 1,326,539 | 5,340 | $31,000 | 125$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,326,539 | 5,340 | $31,000 | 125$ |
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Estonia:
Former President Lennart Meri had a foreign policy agenda.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri's idea of connecting Estonia with Europe has been consistently supported by various Estonian governments.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri appointed Jaan Leetsar as the Minister of Agriculture in 1992.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri is one of the prominent figures depicted in the artwork commissioned by Kaido Jõeleht.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri believed that Mart Opmann was not suitable for the position of central bank head.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri believed that Mart Opmann was not suitable for the position of central bank head.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri's conference is mentioned as a significant event that Andrei Soldatov wanted to attend.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri's words were used to summarize the season for Tilga.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri was the president of Estonia who emphasized the importance of independence and security.
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Estonia:
Lennart Meri wanted the painting to remain in the rooms visited by high foreign guests.
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