Aleksander Hellat
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Born
August 20th, 1881
143 years ago
Died
November 28th, 1943
81 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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Born in Estonia in 1881, a prominent politician served as the sixth Minister of Foreign Affairs. Held the position from 1926 until 1927, contributing to the development of Estonia's foreign policy during the interwar period. The tenure included efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and ensure national security for Estonia at a time of regional instability. Participated in various international negotiations, representing Estonia's interests on the global stage.
Served as the 6th Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Contributed to Estonia's foreign policy development
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