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. Arnold Rüütel (1928)

President Of Estonia

Estonian politiican who served as the 3rd President of the Republic of Estonia from 2001 to 2006. He was instrumental in Estonia joining the European Union.

3. Bengt Gottfried Forselius (1660)

Novelist

Bengt Gottfried Forselius is a famous Novelist, who was born on April 17, 1660 in Estonia. Writer of the first Estonian ABC book and a key figure in the establishment...

4. 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...

5. Tanel Padar (1980)

Estonian Singer

Estonian rock singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001. He has performed with groups like 2XL.

6. Thomas Johann Seebeck (1770)

Physicist

Thomas Johann Seebeck is a famous Physicist, who was born on April 9, 1770 in Estonia. Estonian physicist who discovered the thermoelectric effect in 1821. He was also the first...

7. Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald (1803)

Novelist

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald is a famous Novelist, who was born on December 26, 1803 in Estonia. Renowned Estonian writer who published moralistic tales and works of Estonian folklore. His most...

8. Kristjan Jaak Peterson (1801)

Poet

Kristjan Jaak Peterson is a famous Poet, who was born on March 14, 1801 in Estonia. Nineteenth-century poet who is considered the father of modern Estonian poetry. His poems in...

9. Sergei Zenjov (1989)

Footballer

Professional forward that was signed by the Estonia based football club Flora Tallinn in 2021. He has also made appearances as a member of the Estonian men's national team.

10. Johann Voldemar Jannsen (1819)

Poet

Johann Voldemar Jannsen is a famous Poet, who was born on May 16, 1819 in Estonia. Estonian journalist and poet best known for writing the words to his country’s national...

11. Otto Wilhelm Von Struve (1819)

Astronomer

Otto Wilhelm Von Struve is a famous Astronomer, who was born on May 7, 1819 in Estonia. 19th century Russian astronomer and member of the Russian Academy of Sciences who...

12. Carl Robert Jakobson (1841)

Politician

Carl Robert Jakobson is a famous Politician, who was born on July 26, 1841 in Estonia. An Estonian writer and politician prominent during the second half of the Nineteenth Century,...

13. August Kitzberg (1855)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer and playwright famous for his comedic works. His numerous plays, all published between 1894 and 1923, include Libahunt, Hennu Veli, Laurits, and Neetud Talu.

14. Eduard Bornhöhe (1862)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer who is remembered for his historical novels. His best-known works include Villu Voitlused (Battles of Villu), Usurandajate Radadel (On the Trail of Faith Travelers), and Kollid (Monsters).

15. Jakob Von Uexkull (1864)

Biologist

Jakob Von Uexkull is a famous Biologist, who was born on September 8, 1864 in Estonia. Baltic German biologist who was one of the pioneers of biosemiotics, or the interpretation...

16. Jaan Poska (1866)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician who was Mayor of Tallinn from 1913 to 1917.

17. Jaan Tõnisson (1868)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who served as Prime Minister of Estonia from 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932. He was notably a part of...

18. Karmen Pedaru (1990)

Estonian Model

Estonian model known for her collaborations with Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs, and Donna Karan. She was ranked sixth on the Top 50 Models published by models.com.

19. Anton Hansen Tammsaare (1878)

Novelist

Anton Hansen Tammsaare is a famous Novelist, who was born on January 30, 1878 in Estonia. Estonian writer who was prominent during the first half of the Twentieth Century. He...

20. Johannes Aavik (1880)

Estonian Philologist And Fennoph

Estonian philologist who was a key figure in the development of the Estonian language.

21. Herbert Johanson (1884)

Estonian Architect

Estonian architect who was prominent in the first half of the twentieth century.

22. Gustav Suits (1883)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet who rose to literary prominence during the first half of the twentieth century. His best-known works include The Fire of Life, Fire and Wind, and All is But...

23. Jaan Anvelt (1884)

Estonian Communist

Soviet revolutionary who was leader of the Communist Party of Estonia. He became the first Premier of Soviet Estonia after leading the leftist revolutionaries in a revolution in Tallinn in...

24. 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.

25. Oskar Luts (1887)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer and playwright who became prominent during the first half of the 20th century.

26. Kaarel Eenpalu (1888)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician and journalist who was a member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly and the National Assembly. He was captured by the Soviets during World War II and died in...

27. 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.

28. Henrik Visnapuu (1890)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet and writer who rose to prominence during the first half of the twentieth century. A prominent member of the Siuru literary group, he is known for such works...

29. Jüri Uluots (1890)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who served his country as its Prime Minister in duties of the President from 1940 to 1945. His government operated underground and he helped for the Estonian resistance...

30. Aleksander Warma (1890)

Estonian Politician

Estonian politician and former navy officer who was Prime Minister in duties of the President from 1963 to 1970.

31. August Gailit (1891)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer who rose to prominence during the first half of the Twentieth Century. His best-known works include the novels Muinasmaa and Toomas Nipernaadi.

32. Harald Tammer (1899)

Weightlifter

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

33. Harri Moora (1900)

Estonian Archaeologist

A 20th century Estonian archaeologist who received the national Cross of Liberty for his important work.

34. August Mälk (1900)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer and politician who published over twenty-five novels, short stories, and plays over the course of his career. His most famous works include Oitsev Meri (The Flowering Sea), Hea...

35. Mart Raud (1903)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet and playwright of the twentieth century. He joined a literary movement called Arbujad in the 1920s.

36. 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.

37. Walter Zapp (1905)

Estonian Inventor

Inventor whose greatest creation was the subminiature camera.

38. Ernst Jaakson (1905)

Estonian Diplomat

Estonian diplomat who served his country in uninterrupted diplomatic service for 69 years. He notably served as the Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations from 1991 to 1994.

39. Betti Alver (1906)

Estonian Novelist And Poet

Twentieth-century Estonian poet who is most known for a 1966 collection entitled Tähetund (Starry Hour). Her other literary works include novels and translations.

40. Ragnar Nurkse (1907)

Politician

Estonian economist and policy maker who is best known for developing Ragnar Nurkse's balanced growth theory.

41. Uku Masing (1909)

Estonian Philosopher

An Estonian philosopher during the 20th century. He was active in saving Jews from concentration camps during the Holocaust.

42. Heinrich Mark (1911)

Prime Minister Of Estonia

Estonian politician who served as his country's Prime Minister in duties of the President from 1990 to 1992 after being the Prime Minister in exile for twenty years prior.

43. Karl Ristikivi (1912)

Estonian Writer

Twentieth-century Estonian writer and poet who is remembered for his historical novels. His most famous works include The Tallinn Trilogy, The Night of Souls, and The Gates of Sigtuna.

44. Grete Klein (1989)

Pop Singer

Estonian singer and actress whose debut album, Armastusega, was released in 2010. She has since becoming actress, starring on series like Padjaklubi and in films like the 2016 comedy Klassikokkutulek.

45. Kersti Merilaas (1913)

Estonian Writer

Estonian poet, author, and translator known for Loomingus, Kuukressid, and other poetic works. Also a writer of children's books and plays, she is known for such titles as Turvas and...

46. Karl-Erik Taukar (1989)

Pop Singer

Singer and bassist who rose to stardom as a contestant on the Estonian singing competitions Eesti Otsib Superstaari and Su Nägu Kõlab Tuttavalt. He has since embarked on a highly successful music...

47. Kristina Šmigun-Vähi (1977)

Estonian Cross-country Skier

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

48. Kalju Lepik (1920)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet who was active in the second half of the twentieth century. His poetry collections include Mangumees, Kivimurd, and Verepold.

49. 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.

50. 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.