1. Heinrich Lenz (1804)

Russian Physicist

Russian physicist who is best known for formulating Lenz's law in electrodynamics in 1833. He also helped develop early electroplating technology.

2. Heino Eller (1887)

Composer Composition Teacher

Legend among composition educators. He founded the Tartu School of Composition and taught at the Tallinn Conservatory from 1940 until 1970.

3. Heiti Talvik (1904)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet who wrote during the first half of the twentieth century. His two poetry collections -- Palavik and Kohtupaev -- were published during the mid-1930s.

4. Kristina Šmigun-Vähi (1977)

Estonian Cross-country Skier

Cross-country skier who won two gold medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

5. Kris Karner (1996)

YouTube Star

Estonian gamer and YouTuber whose streaming videos have amassed his channel 30,000 subscribers.

6. Artur Alliksaar (1923)

Poet

Estonian poet who rose to literary prominence in the 1950s. He published a bestselling free-verse poetry collection -- Paikesepillaja (Lavishing Sunshine) -- in 1997.

7. Viktor Masing (1925)

Estonian Botanist And Ecologist

A 20th century Estonian botanist and ecologist. He specialized in telmatology and he organized protection for endangered wetlands.

8. Ain Kaalep (1926)

Estonian Writer

Estonian poet, playwright, and literary critic of the twentieth century. His works include Aomaastikud, Jumalatosin, and Peegelmaastikud.

9. Eno Raud (1928)

Estonian Writer

An Estonian children's author and publisher, he rose to prominence during the middle of the Twentieth Century. During the 1950s, he worked for the Estonian National Library.

10. Jaan Einasto (1929)

Estonian Astrophysicist

Estonian astrophysicist who made great contributions to his field in the 20th century. He has been awarded three Estonian National Science Awards and is a member of the European Astronomical...

11. Rein Taagepera (1933)

Estonian-american Political Scie

Estonian politician and political scientist who was a member of the Estonian Constitutional Assembly in 1991. He has done important scholarly work on electoral systems.

12. Jaan Kaplinski (1941)

Estonian Poet Philosopher And Cu

Estonian poet, critic, translator, and philosopher known for The Wandering Border, Evening Brings Everything Back, and other poetic works. He also published an autobiographical novel entitled The Same River.

13. Jaak Panksepp (1943)

American Neuroscientist

An Estonian-born American psychologist, psychobiologist, and neuroscientist. He is widely known for his research on laughter in non-human animals.

14. Jürgen Ligi (1959)

Estonian Politician

Eastern European politician who became Estonian Minister of Finance in 2009. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Liberal Reform Party.

15. Andrus Ansip (1956)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who became Prime Minister of Estonia in 2005 after serving as the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications. He announced his resignation in March of 2014.

16. Rein Lang (1957)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who served as the Minister of Culture of Estonia for two months of 2005 and the Minister of the Interior for several weeks in 2009.

17. Aleksander Tammert (1973)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Estonian discus thrower who won a bronze medal for Estonia at the 2004 Athens games.

18. Clement Ivanov (1990)

Esports Player

Otherwise known as Puppey, he is a professional eSports player known as the captain of Team Secret. He has taken first place at events like the MLG World Finals and...

19. Rainer Kattel (1974)

Estonian Scholar

Estonian academic utilized for his expertise in innovation and economics. He has been an integral part of the Estonian innovation strategy and policy of the 21st century.

20. Sass Henno (1982)

Estonian Writer

An Estonian writer who rose to literary prominence during the early 2000s, he is known for such works as Elu algab tana (Life Starts Today) and Sudameasjad (Matters of the...

21. Jana Kask (1991)

Estonian Singer

Jana Kask is an Estonian singer and the winner of Eesti otsib superstaari 2008 the second season of the Estonian version of Pop Idol. In the final she competed against...

22. Aarne Nirk (1987)

Estonian Hurdler

Aarne Nirk is an Estonian hurdler.

23. Julia Laffranque (1974)

Estonian Judge

Julia Laffranque is an Estonian jurist judge legal scientist. She has been a judge of the European Court of Human Rights since 2011 earlier a justice at the Supreme Court...

24. Markko Märtin (1975)

Estonian Rally Driver

Markko Märtin is a rally driver from Estonia who competed in the World Rally Championship from 2000 until 2005.

25. Oliver Konsa (1985)

Footballer

Oliver Konsa is an Estonian professional footballer who played in Estonian Meistriliiga. His contract with his team is now suspended after being arrested in suspicion of drug-related crimes. On 27...

26. Kristo Tohver (1981)

Football Referee

Kristo Tohver is an Estonian international referee who refereed at 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Tohver has also served as a referee at the 2012-13 UEFA Europa League the 2011...

27. Triin Tobi (1995)

Estonian Alpine Skier

Triin Tobi is an alpine skier from Estonia. She will compete for Estonia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the slalom and giant slalom.

28. Anna-Liisa Põld (1990)

Olympic Swimmer

Anna-Liisa Põld is an American swimmer of Estonian origin who specialized in the backstroke butterfly and individual medley events. She is a two-time national record holder at the FINA World...

29. Iivo Nei (1931)

Esstonian Chess Player

Iivo Nei is an Estonian chess master. In 1947 at the beginning of his career Nei took 3rd in Leningrad at the sixth USSR juniors championships. The event was won...

30. Valter Heuer (1928)

Estonian Chess Player And Writer

Valter Heuer was an Estonian writer and chess player who won the Estonian Chess Championship. He was awarded the Soviet Master title in 1960.

31. Lionel Kieseritzky (Unknow)

Franco-russian Chess Player

Lionel Adalbert Bagration Felix Kieseritzky was a Baltic German chess master famous primarily for a game he lost against Adolf Anderssen which because of its brilliance was named The Immortal...

32. Hermann Clemenz (1846)

Estonian Chess Player

Hermann Clemenz was an Estonian chess master.

33. Johannes Türn (1899)

Estonian Chess Player

Johannes Türn was an Estonian chess player.

34. Lucijs Endzelins (Unknow)

Latvian-australian Chess Player

Lūcijs Endzelīns Estonia – 27 October 1981 Adelaide Australia) was a Latvian-Australian chess master. Son of the Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns. In 1932 Endzelins tied for 3rd-5th with Fricis Apšenieks...

35. Margus Hanson (1958)

Estonian Politician

Margus Hanson is an Estonian politician who was the Estonian Minister of Defence from 2003 to 2004. Prior to this he was the mayor of Tartu from 1997 until 2003....

36. Ilon Wikland (1930)

Swedish Artist

Ilon Wikland is a Swedish artist and illustrator she was born on February 5 1930 in Tartu Estonia but raised Haapsalu on Estonia's Baltic coast. In 1944 she escaped with...

37. Kristel Viigipuu (1990)

Estonian Biathlete

Kristel Viigipuu is an Estonian biathlete. She finished 18th in the 4×6 km relay and 83rd in the 7. 5 km sprint at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

38. Jaan Mölder (1987)

World Rally Driver

Jaan Mölder is an Estonian rally driver.

39. Rein Taaramäe (1987)

Road Bicycle Racer

Rein Taaramäe is an Estonian road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental cycling team Cofidis.

40. Jaan Rääts (1932)

Estonian Composer

Jaan Rääts is an Estonian composer who worked extensively in Estonian language film scores of the 1960s and 1970s. He worked on the film Aeg elada aeg armastada in 1976....

41. Hanno Selg (1932)

Modern Pentathlete

Hanno Selg is a former Estonian modern pentathlete. He was a member of the Soviet Union's modern pentathlon Olympic silver medal winning team and an individual 10th place in the...

42. Mari-Leen (1987)

Estonian Singer

Mari-Leen Kaselaan is an Estonian pop artist. She was born December 2 1987 in Tartu Estonia. She graduated from Elva Music School where she played violin and has studied at...

43. Albert Prosa (1990)

Footballer

Albert Prosa is an Estonian professional footballer who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga for FC Flora Tallinn. He plays the position of striker.

44. Siim-Sander Vene (1990)

Estonian Basketball Player

Siim-Sander Vene is an Estonian professional basketballer. He can play both forward positions.

45. Puppey (1990)

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46. Ülle Kukk (1937)

Estonian Botanist And Conservati

Ülle Kukk is an Estonian botanist and conservationist.

47. Kaire Leibak (1988)

Estonian Triple Jumper

Kaire Leibak is an Estonian triple jumper. Her personal best jump of 14. 43 metres is the Estonian record. She won a silver medal in the triple jump at the...

48. Eino Puri (1988)

Footballer

Eino Puri is an Estonian professional footballer who plays for FC Botoșani in the Romanian Liga I. He is 1. 74 m tall weighs 64 kg and plays the position...

49. Taijo Teniste (1988)

Footballer

Taijo Teniste is an Estonian professional footballer who plays in Tippeligaen for Sogndal Fotball. He plays in the position of midfielder primarily on the left side and is 1. 74...

50. Mari Pokinen (1988)

Estonian Actor

Mari Pokinen is an Estonian actress and singer. She graduated from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy in 2011 as a professional actress currently working freelance. In 2010 Pokinen...