Alar Karis
Alar Karis (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈɑlɑr ˈkɑris]; born 26 March 1958) is an Estonian biologist, civil servant and politician. He is the sixth and current President of Estonia since 11 October 2021.[1][2]
Alar Karis | |
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_(cropped).jpg.webp) Karis in 2021 | |
| 6th President of Estonia | |
| Assumed office 11 October 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Kersti Kaljulaid |
| Director of the Estonian National Museum | |
| In office 9 April 2018 – 7 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tõnis Lukas |
| Succeeded by | Kertu Saks |
| Auditor General of Estonia | |
| In office 7 April 2013 – 7 March 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mihkel Oviir |
| Succeeded by | Janar Holm |
| Rector of the University of Tartu | |
| In office 3 July 2007 – 30 June 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tõnu Lehtsaar (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Volli Kalm |
| Rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Henn Elmet |
| Succeeded by | Mait Klaassen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1958 Tartu, Estonia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Sirje Karis (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Estonian University of Life Sciences |
References
- "CV: Alar Karis". www.etis.ee. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- Tambur, Silver (2021-08-31). "Alar Karis elected president of Estonia". Estonian World. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
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