Arnold Susi

Estonian Minister of Education

Arnold Susi - Estonian Minister of Education
Born

1896
129 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1968
57 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Estonia

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An Estonian lawyer and politician served as the Minister of Education. Involved in the development of Estonia's educational policies during the early years of the republic. Contributed to the establishment of educational institutions and reforms aimed at modernizing the education system. Participated actively in politics during a transformative period in Estonia's history.

Served as Estonia's Minister of Education

Contributed to educational reforms

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