Mart Laar
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Summary
Mart Laar was born on April 22, 1960[1], in Viljandi[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], writer[4], and historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,343 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[7]
- Field of work: history[8]
- Position held: member of the Riigikogu[9]
- Employer: Bank of Estonia[10]
- Educated at: University of Tartu[11]
- Award received: Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Henrik Visnapuu Literature Prize[15], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[16], Milton Friedman Prize[17], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18]
- Member of: European Council on Foreign Relations[19], Mont Pelerin Society[20], Noor-Tartu[21], Estonian Students' Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Isamaa[24]
- Commons category: Mart Laar[25]
- Family name: Laar[26]
- Given name: Mart[27]
- Work location: Tallinn[28], Strasbourg[29], Brussels[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[31]
- Name in native language: Mart Laar[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[33]
- Has works in the collection: Students Science Society of Vilnius University[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[35]
- Social media followers: 2936[36], 3142[37]
Why It Matters
Mart Laar has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Mart Laar born?
Mart Laar was born in Viljandi[2].
What did Mart Laar do for work?
Mart Laar worked as a politician[3], writer[4], and historian[5].
Where did Mart Laar go to school?
Mart Laar was educated at University of Tartu[11].
What awards did Mart Laar receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], and Henrik Visnapuu Literature Prize[15].