Krista Kilvet
Krista Kilvet (née Kanter; May 31, 1946 – January 21, 2009) was an Estonian radio journalist, politician and diplomat.
Biography[edit]
Kilvet was born on May 31, 1946, in Tallinn, Estonia. She graduated from the University of Tartu with a major in English. Between 1992 and 1995, she was elected to the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu).[1] In August 2008, she was appointed the Ambassador of Estonia to Norway and Iceland, but wasn't able to assume to this office. Between 1970 and 1990, she was married to the actor Kaarel Kilvet. They had three daughters.
References[edit]
- ^ Sleeman, Elizabeth (2001). The International Who's Who of Women 2002. Psychology Press. p. 297. ISBN 978-1-85743-122-3.
Further reading[edit]
- Krista Kilvet in the radio programme "Kukul külas", 11 September 2005
- Krister Kivi. Asjur, kokk, tema nõunik ja tolle autojuht, Eesti Ekspress, 26 February 2003
- Kai Kalamees. Diplomaat Krista Kilvet lahkus pärast rasket haigust Postimees, 22 January 2009
- Allar Viivik. Pikk ja raske haigus viis raadiohääle ja diplomaadi Krista Kilveti manalateele Õhtuleht, 22 January 2009
Categories:
- 1946 births
- 2009 deaths
- Estonian journalists
- Estonian women journalists
- Estonian women diplomats
- Politicians from Tallinn
- Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995
- Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999
- University of Tartu alumni
- 20th-century Estonian women politicians
- 20th-century Estonian politicians
- 21st-century Estonian politicians
- Women members of the Riigikogu
- 20th-century journalists
- Burials at Pärnamäe Cemetery
- 21st-century Estonian women politicians