Heinrich Mark
Estonian lawyer and politician
Born
1911
114 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 2004
21 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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A lawyer and politician served as the 5th Prime Minister of Estonia in exile. During the years of Soviet occupation, this individual played a key role in advocating for the restoration of Estonian independence. Mark was involved in the Estonian government in exile, working to maintain international awareness of Estonia's situation and promote its sovereignty. After Estonia regained independence, he returned to the country and continued to contribute to its political landscape.
Served as 5th Prime Minister of Estonia in exile
Advocated for Estonian independence during Soviet occupation
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