Arvo Sarapuu
Arvo Sarapuu (August 26, 1953 – March 17, 2020) was an Estonian businessman, politician, and member of the Estonian Centre Party. Sarapuu served as the first post-independence County Governor of Järva County from 1989 until 1997.[1] He then served as the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, from April 2011 until his resignation on May 26, 2017, due to allegations of corruption.
Arvo Sarapuu | |
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| Deputy Mayor of Tallinn | |
| In office April 2011 – May 26, 2017 | |
| County Governor of Järva County | |
| In office 1989–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Herman Lipp (1944) |
| Succeeded by | Theo Aasa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1953 Tartu, Estonia |
| Died | March 17, 2020 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Estonian Centre Party |
| Spouse | Kersti Sarapuu (?–2020; his death) |
| Children | Five |
| Alma mater | Tallinn University of Technology |
Arvo Sarapuu died on March 17, 2020, at the age of 66.[2] He was survived by his wife, Kersti Sarapuu, who served as Mayor of Paide from 2005 to 2011, and their five children. Sarapuu was buried in Metsakalmistu cemetery in Tallinn.
Honors
- Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd class (2006)[1]
References
- "Suri taasiseseisvusaja esimene Järva maavanem Arvo Sarapuu". Järva Teataja. 2020-03-17. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- "Lahkus poliitik Arvo Sarapuu". Eesti24. 2020-03-17. Archived from the original on 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
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