Leopold Tõnson Explained

Leopold Tõnson (13 January 1878, in Paldiski (or 14 January 1874, in Haapsalu) – 5 January 1935, in Tallinn) was an Estonian military personnel and sport personnel.^[1]

He was one of the first in Estonia who started to propagate athletics, rowing and bandy. In 1909 he managed the first athletics competition in Tallinn; he himself won this competition.^[1]

During the Estonian War of Independence, he was the commander of Kalev Infantry Battalion.^[1]

From 1911 to 1913, 1918 to 1919, 1922 and 1924 to 1928 he was the head of Estonian Sports Association Kalev.^[1]

Awards:

• 1931: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, III class.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ESBL: Leopold_Tõnson . esbl.ee . 8 June 2021.
2. Web site: Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Leopold Tõnson. www.president.ee . 8 June 2021.