1. Koit Toome (1979)

Estonia Singer

Estonian singer-songwriter best known as half of the pop duo Cone One. He has twice participated in the Eurovision Song Contest selections.

2. Juhan Parts (1966)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who served as Prime Minister of Estonia from 2003 to 2005. He has also served as the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications and the Auditor General of...

3. Marie Under (1883)

Estonian Writer

Prominent Estonian poet who was associated with the Siuru and Tarapita literary movements. She is considered one of the most significant literary figures in Estonian history.

4. Alfred Rosenberg (1893)

Commissar For Supervision Of Int

War criminal and high-ranking member of the Nazi Party. One of the major theoretical architects of the Holocaust, he was executed following the post-World War II Nuremberg trials.

5. Harald Tammer (1899)

Weightlifter

Estonian weight lifting world champion who won a bronze medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

6. Jaan Kross (1920)

Estonian Writer

A twentieth-century Estonian prose writer, he published more than ten novels over the course of his illustrious career. His most famous works include The Czar's Madman, Professor Martens' Departure, and...

7. Harry Männil (1920)

Estonian Businessman

Estonian businessman and art collector in the 20th century who was part owner of the ACO Group, a Venezuelan auto company.

8. Taavi Rõivas (1979)

Estonian Politician

After serving from 2010 to 2014 as his country's Minister of Social Affairs, this Reform Party politician became Prime Minister of Estonia.

9. Harleth Kuusik (1996)

Model

Estonian model who is known for having earned representation from several different agencies including The Society Management, Elite Model Management, The Squad, and Freedom Models in Los Angeles. She is...

10. Uno Prii (1924)

Canadian Architect

Estonian-born, Canadian architect who designed close to 250 buildings during his career primarily in Toronto, southern Ontario, and the United States. Some of these included Prince Arthur Towers, Brazil Towers,...

11. Arvi Parbo (1926)

Entrepreneur

Business executive who became chairman of many large companies in Australia. He was also knighted in 1978 during the New Year's Honors Celebration.

12. Henry Sildaru (2006)

Skier

Estonian skiing prodigy who won a gold medal at the 2015 Horse Shoe Open. He's also served as an ambassador for XDubai.

13. Edgar Valter (1929)

Estonian Writer

Twentieth-century Estonian writer and illustrator of children's fiction. He published over 250 books during his long career and is most famous for his 1994 novel, Pokuraamat (The Book of Pokus).

14. Lennart Meri (1929)

President Of Estonia

Estonian politician who was President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001. He was previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of Estonia to Finland.

15. Mord Fustang (1991)

Music Producer

Music producer who is known as a visionary in the complextro genre. He released the studio album 9999 In 1 in 2015 and A New Sun in 2018.

16. Enn Vetemaa (1936)

Estonian Writer

Twentieth-century Estonian writer who became a master of the Estonian Modernist novella. He is perhaps best known for Monument, a work published in 1966.

17. Neeme Järvi (1937)

Estonian Conductor

Renowned for his principal conductor or music director positions with such major European orchestras as the Gothenburg Symphony, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestr and the...

18. Linnart Mäll (1938)

Estonian Historian Orientalist T

Estonian politician and historian who was active during the second half of the 20th century. He was the founder and director of the first Mahāyāna Institute.

19. Tõnu Trubetsky (1963)

Estonian Politician

Estonian anarchist and director who fronted the glam punk band Vennaskond.

20. Anett Kontaveit (1995)

Estonian Tennis Player

Professional tennis star who rose to the WTA's #20 ranking at the end of 2018. She won the 2017 Ricoh Open, which became her first ever WTA singles title and propelled...

21. Kelly Sildaru (2002)

Skier

Accomplished skier before becoming a teenager whose victories have included the Women's Toyota Freeski Slopestyle at the Dew Tour 2016, and a gold at the Winter X Games in Aspen...

22. Raine Karp (1939)

Estonian Architect

Twentieth-century Estonian SSR architect best known for his modernist designs that never abandoned his Soviet roots.

23. Andres Tarand (1940)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who was the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1994 to 1995. He previously served art the Estonian Minister of Environment from 1992 to 1994.

24. Andrus Kivirähk (1970)

Estonian Writer

Author of Rehepapp ehk Novemberone (Old Barny, aka November), one of the most popular Estonian novels of the early 2000s. His 2007 novel, Mees, Kes Teadis Ussisonu (The Man Who...

25. Gerd Kanter (1979)

Estonian Discus Thrower

Olympian discus thrower most remembered for winning the gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He later won a bronze medal in 2012 in London.

26. Kalle Lasn (1942)

Activist Essayist

An Estonian-Canadian writer, activist, and filmmaker, he rose to prominence during the early 2000s. His award-winning documentary films include Bears and Man, The Autumn Rain: Crime in Japan, and The...

27. Priit Vesilind (1943)

American Photojournalist

Estonian-American writer and photojournalist who worked for National Geographic magazine. His nonfiction works include Horse People, Estonia in the Year 1979, and The Singing Revolution.

28. Siiri Oviir (1947)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who became a member of European Parliament as the Minister of Social Care of Estonia in 1990.

29. Aarne Ruben (1971)

Novelist

Estonian writer known for his 2001 novel The Volta Works Whistles Mournfully. He is also known for Beast on the Landing, a 2004 work set during medieval times.

30. Getter Jaani (1993)

Estonian Singer

Singer who rose to fame during the third season of the Estonian version of Pop Idol. She is best known for her 2011 album Rockefeller Street. In 2016 she released...

31. Maret Maripuu (1974)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who represents the libertarian Reform Party.

32. Tõnis Mägi (1948)

Estonian Musician

Estonian singer, songwriter, and guitarist who released fourteen albums between 1980 and 2011.

33. Siim Kallas (1948)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who became the country's European Commissioner for Transport in 2010. He was previously the Prime Minister of Estonia from 2002 to 2003.

34. Vilen Künnapu (1948)

Estonian Architect

Rose to prominence in the 1970s. Considered to be one of the first postmodernist theoreticians and architects. His style reflected a spiritual mentality, as he sought to create structures that...

35. Juhan Viiding (1948)

Estonian Actor-poet

Estonian poet who published his work during the last quarter of the twentieth century. His works include (in English translation) I Was George Marrow, Year's Fair, and December.

36. Indrek Tarand (1964)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician and journalist who served as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Estonia and was elected to European Parliament in June 2009.

37. Jüri Allik (1949)

Estonian Psychologist

An Estonian psychologist who was President of the Estonian Psychological Association from 1988 to 1994. His main contributions in psychology were in visual perception and eye movement.

38. Tiiu Kuik (1987)

Estonian Model

Fashion model who has walked in shows for dozens of the world's most prominent designers, including Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci and Paco Rabanne. She has been featured in editorials in Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper's...

39. Peeter Sauter (1962)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer who became active on the literary scene near the end of the Twentieth Century. His controversial works include the short story "Stomachache" and the poem "A Short After-Dinner...

40. Hardo Aasmäe (1951)

Estonian Politician And Geograph

Estonian politician who was Mayor of Tallinn from 1990 to 1992. He has also produced many radio shows in his native Estonia.

41. Toomas Vilosius (1951)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who served as Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia from 1994 to 1996.

42. Joel Lindpere (1981)

Footballer

Estonian midfielder who was an MLS All Star in 2010 and 2011 as a member of the New York Red Bulls. He played for the Chicago Fire in 2013 then...

43. Martin Müürsepp (1974)

Basketball Player

Former small forward who was a 7-time Estonian Basketball Player of the Year during his 20-year playing career.

44. Tanel Toom (1982)

Estonian Film Director

Estonian filmmaker who wrote and directed The Confession, which was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2010 Oscars.

45. Andrey Batt (1985)

Tv Actor

Multi-talented actor, hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter known for his appearances on the TV shows Wedding Ring and The Capital of Sin. His music singles "Lyubov Nad Oblakami" and "Letniy" led to...

46. Ott Sepp (1982)

Actor

Singer, writer, TV presenter, and actor who had notable roles in the Estonian films Names in Marble, Malev, and Tulnukas.

47. Carmen Kass (1978)

Estonian Model

Supermodel most associated with her high fashion campaigns for Chanel, Shiatzy Chen, and Fendi.

48. Elina Nechayeva (1991)

Opera Singer

Estonian opera singer who is best known for competing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. She competed with a song called "La Forza". 

49. Diana Arno (1984)

Estonian Model

Pageant contestant who was named Miss Estonia and Miss Tallinn from 2009 to 2010. She also represented her country at Miss Universe 2009. She has over 800 followers on her Instagram account.

50. Anastassia Kovalenko (1991)

Motorcycle Racer

Estonian motorcycle road racer who is best known for holding the title of the best female motorcycle athlete of the year in Estonia for multiple years in a row.