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Ingrid Rüütel
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Ingrid Rüütel at the Estonian Song Festival in 2009
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| First Lady of Estonia | |
| In office 8 October 2001 – 9 October 2006 |
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| President | Arnold Rüütel |
| Preceded by | Helle Meri |
| Succeeded by | Evelin Ilves |
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| Born | 3 November 1935 Pahavalla, Estonia |
| Spouse | Arnold Rüütel (died 2024) |
| Relations | Neeme Ruus (father) |
| Children | 2 |
Ingrid Rüütel (born 3 November 1935) is an important Estonian expert in folklore and languages. She is also known for being the former First Lady of Estonia. She was married to Arnold Rüütel, who was the President of Estonia from 2001 to 2006.
Ingrid Rüütel: Estonia's Former First Lady
Ingrid Rüütel is a well-known Estonian folklorist and philologist. A folklorist studies the traditions, customs, and stories of a community. A philologist studies language in written historical sources. She served as the First Lady of Estonia when her husband, Arnold Rüütel, was president.
Early Life and Family
Ingrid Rüütel was born in Tallinn, Estonia, on November 3, 1935. Her birth name was Ingrid Ruus. Her father, Neeme Ruus, was a politician. Her mother, Linda Karin Ruus, was an actress. Sadly, her father passed away in 1942 during World War II.
In 1958, Ingrid married Arnold Rüütel. They had two daughters together. Today, they also have six grandchildren.
Important Awards and Recognition
Throughout her life, Ingrid Rüütel has received many special awards. These awards recognize her work and contributions. Some of the honors she has received include:
- In 1997, she received the Order of the Estonian Red Cross, Class III, from her home country.
- In 2002, she was given the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
- She also received awards from Portugal, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry in 2003.
- In 2002, Norway honored her with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
- Lithuania awarded her the Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great in 2004.
- In 2008, Estonia gave her the Order of the White Star, Class I.
These awards show how much her work in folklore and language is valued.
