Kersti Kaljulaid
Kersti Kaljulaid (born 30 December 1969) is an Estonian politician. She was the fifth President of Estonia, in office from 10 October 2016 until 11 October 2021. She is the first female head of state of Estonia and the youngest ever President, age 46 at the time of her election.[1]
Kersti Kaljulaid | |
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5th President of Estonia | |
In office 10 October 2016 – 11 October 2021 | |
Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas Jüri Ratas Kaja Kallas |
Preceded by | Toomas Hendrik Ilves |
Succeeded by | Alar Karis |
Personal details | |
Born | Tartu, Estonia | 30 December 1969
Political party | Pro Patria Union (2001–2004) |
Spouse(s) | Georgi-Rene Maksimovski |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Tartu |
She ran for a second term in 2021, however she did not get enough MP support to become a candidate in the election.[2]
Kersti Kaljulaid Media
Kaljulaid, her husband Georgi-Rene Maksimovski, outgoing President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, and his wife Ieva Ilves at Kaljulaid's inauguration, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn, 10 October 2016
Kaljulaid with Mike Pence in July 2017
References
- ↑ Former European auditor Kersti Kaljulaid elected president of Estonia Estonian World, 2 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Speaker calls Riigikogu presidential election session for August 30". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 14 June 2021.