Ants Piip

Estonian lawyer and politician

Ants Piip - Estonian lawyer and politician
Born

February 28th, 1884
141 years ago

Died

October 1st, 1942
82 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Estonia

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Born in 1884, this individual served as the 7th Prime Minister of Estonia during a critical period of the nation's early independence. A lawyer by profession, he was involved in legal and political affairs that shaped Estonia's trajectory in the early 20th century. His tenure coincided with significant national challenges, and he engaged in efforts to stabilize the governmental framework. The contributions within the political sphere were marked by a focus on legislative processes and national interests.

Served as 7th Prime Minister of Estonia

Influenced early Estonian governance

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