Ingrid Rüütel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ingrid Rüütel
Ingrid Rüütel at the Estonian Song Festival in 2009
First Lady of Estonia
In office 8 October 2001 – 9 October 2006
President	Arnold Rüütel
Preceded by	Helle Meri
Succeeded by	Evelin Ilves
Personal details
Born	(1935-11-03) 3 November 1935 (age 89) Pahavalla, Estonia
Spouse	Arnold Rüütel (died 2024)
Relations	Neeme Ruus (father)
Children	2

Ingrid Rüütel (born on November 3, 1935) is a well-known Estonian expert in folklore and languages. She was also the First Lady of Estonia. She was married to Arnold Rüütel, who was the President of Estonia. He passed away on December 31, 2024.

About Ingrid Rüütel's Early Life

Ingrid Rüütel was born in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Her father was Neeme Ruus, a politician, and her mother was Linda Karin Ruus, an actress. Sadly, her father died in 1942 during World War II.

In 1958, Ingrid married Arnold Rüütel. They had two daughters together. They also have six grandchildren.

Awards and Recognition

Ingrid Rüütel has received many important awards from different countries. These awards recognize her work and contributions.

•  Estonia: She received the Order of the Estonian Red Cross, Class III, in 1997.
•  Poland: In 2002, she was given the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. This is a very high honor.
•  Portugal:
  • She received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry in 2003.
  • In 2006, she also received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit.
•  Norway: She was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in 2002.
•  Lithuania: On September 30, 2004, she received the Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great.
•  Estonia: In 2008, she was honored with the Order of the White Star, Class I. This is one of Estonia's highest awards.