Kersti Kaljulaid
Estonian politician and president of Estonia
Kersti Kaljulaid (born 30 December 1969) is an Estonian politician. She was the fifth President of Estonia, in office from 10 October 2016 until 11 October 2021. She is the first female head of state of Estonia and the youngest ever President, age 46 at the time of her election.[1]
Kersti Kaljulaid | |
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.jpg) Kaljulaid in 2019 | |
| 5th President of Estonia | |
| In office 10 October 2016 – 11 October 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas Jüri Ratas Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Toomas Hendrik Ilves |
| Succeeded by | Alar Karis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 December 1969 Tartu, Estonia |
| Political party | Pro Patria Union (2001–2004) |
| Spouse(s) | Georgi-Rene Maksimovski |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
She ran for a second term in 2021, however she did not get enough MP support to become a candidate in the election.[2]
References
change- ↑ Former European auditor Kersti Kaljulaid elected president of Estonia Estonian World, 2 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Speaker calls Riigikogu presidential election session for August 30". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 14 June 2021.
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