| Paul-Eerik Rummo | |
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Paul-Eerik Rummo in 2006. |
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| Born | 19 January 1942 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Spouse(s) | Viiu Härm |
Paul-Eerik Rummo (born January 19, 1942, in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet and politician and a former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education, a former Estonian Minister of Population Affairs.
Rummo is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. [1]
He is a son of Estonian writer Paul Rummo. Paul-Eerik studied literature in Tartu University, which he graduated in 1965. Rummo has worked in Estonian theatres.
Paul-Eerik Rummo is married to an actress and writer Viiu Härm.
From his mother's side Rummo is of Roma origin.
In the novel Purge (in Finnish Puhdistus) by Sofi Oksanen, Rummo's poetry becomes a symbol of resistance against Russification in Estonia, sprinkled throughout the narrative.[2]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rein Loik |
Estonian Minister of Culture and Education 1992–1994 |
Succeeded by Peeter Olesk |
| Preceded by Eldar Efendijev |
Estonian Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Urve Palo |