Theodor Rõuk Explained

Theodor Rõuk (14 December 1891 – 21 July 1940) was an Estonian lawyer, politician and soldier.[1]

Rõuk was born in Kabala Parish (now, part of Türi Parish). In 1924 he was Minister of Internal Affairs.[2] Following the Soviet occupation of Estonia in 1940, Rõuk committed suicide in Tallinn, aged 48.[3]

His granddaughter is diplomat and translator Piret Saluri.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: APPENDIX 1.FATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ESTONIAN GOVERNMENTS IN 1918–1940 . mnemosyne.ee . 25 February 2021.
  2. Web site: 1924 Meie parlament ja aeg . meieparlamentjaaeg.nlib.ee . 24 February 2021 . et.
  3. Web site: Eesti Vabariigi valitsusliikmete saatus. Okupatsioonide ja vabaduse muuseum Vabamu. 22 October 2021. et.
  4. News: Kesküla . Kalev . Presidendi pipar . 8 February 2024 . . 26 June 2002 . et.

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