Hardo Aasmäe
Hardo Aasmäe | |
|---|---|
 Hardo Aasmäe in 2013 | |
| Mayor of Tallinn | |
| In office 16 January 1990 – 11 March 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Harri Lumi |
| Succeeded by | Jaak Tamm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1951 |
| Died | 29 December 2014 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Estonian citizenship |
| Party | Estonian People's Front |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu, Leningrad State University |
| Profession | Radio producer, geographer |
Hardo Aasmäe (11 February 1951 – 29 December 2014) was an Estonian geographer, entrepreneur and politician.
He was active in the Estonian People's Front,[1] and he was the last chairman of the Executive Committee of Tallinn from 16 January 1990 to 20 August 1991 and the first post-Soviet mayor of Tallinn, from 20 August 1991 until 11 March 1992,[2][3][4] however starting as mayor under the old communist system on 16 January 1990.
For many years, Aasmäe was the editor-in-chief of Estonian Encyclopedia. Aasmäe produced many radio shows and was a member of Tarkade klubi, an Estonian question-and-answer radio programme, for many years. He was a member of the Estonian section of the Club of Rome.
Death
On 29 December 2014, Aasmäe died following an accidental fall down a staircase from the third floor of his office at the Estonian Encyclopedia publishing house in Tallinn.[5]
Awards
- 3rd Class of the Order of the National Coat of Arms (received 23 February 2006)[6]
References
- ^ Schodolski, Vincent J. (March 19, 1989). "Estonians Seek Office under Dual Banners". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL. p. 18. Retrieved January 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Quinn-Judge, Paul (May 16, 1990). "In Spirit, Estonia Is Independent Already". The Boston Globe. Boston, MA. pp. 1, 24. Retrieved January 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ www.ohtuleht.ee
- ^ "Suri poliitik ja ühiskonnategelane Hardo Aasmäe" (in Estonian). delfi.ee. December 30, 2014.
- ^ "Hardo Aasmäe sai surma kitsast keerdtrepist alla kukkudes" (in Estonian). Delfi.ee. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Bearer of decorations: Hardo Aasmäe". Estonian State Decorations. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
