Toomas Tõniste
Sailor and Estonian politician
Born
April 26th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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Born in 1967, this individual has achieved success as both a sailor and a politician in Estonia. In sailing, he represented Estonia in various international competitions. In politics, he served as Minister of Finance from 2017 to 2019, playing a key role in shaping the country's economic policies. His contributions span both sports and public service.
Represented Estonia in international sailing competitions
Served as Estonia's Minister of Finance
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