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Paul-Eerik Rummo
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Paul-Eerik Rummo in 2011.
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| Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs | |
| In office 2003–2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Juhan Parts Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Eldar Efendijev |
| Succeeded by | Urve Palo |
| Minister of Culture and Education | |
| In office 1992–1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Rein Loik |
| Succeeded by | Peeter Olesk |
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| Born | 19 January 1942 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Spouse | Viiu Härm |
| Children | 3 |
Paul-Eerik Rummo (born January 19, 1942) is a well-known Estonian writer and politician. He has been a poet, a playwright (someone who writes plays), and a translator. He also served as a government minister in Estonia.
Rummo was born in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. His father, Paul Rummo, was also a famous Estonian writer. Paul-Eerik studied literature at the University of Tartu. He finished his studies in 1965. Before becoming a politician, Rummo worked in different theatres across Estonia.
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Paul-Eerik Rummo's Family Life
Paul-Eerik Rummo is married to Viiu Härm. She is also a talented person. Viiu Härm is an actress, a poet, an author, and a translator. Paul-Eerik and Viiu have three daughters together.
Paul-Eerik Rummo's Impact and Legacy
Paul-Eerik Rummo is remembered for his important role in Estonian history. He stood up for his country's language and culture.
Protecting the Estonian Language and Culture
In October 1980, Rummo signed a special letter. It was called the "Letter of 40 Intellectuals". Forty important Estonian thinkers and artists signed this public letter. They wanted to protect the Estonian language. They also protested against policies that tried to make everyone speak Russian. This was known as "Russification". It meant trying to make people in Estonia more like Russians. The letter also spoke out against how the government treated young people. These young people had protested in Tallinn. Their protests started after a punk rock band called Propeller was not allowed to perform.
Rummo's Poetry as a Symbol of Resistance
Paul-Eerik Rummo's poetry became a symbol of hope. It represented standing up against unfair rules. This is shown in the novel Purge. The book was written by Sofi Oksanen. In the story, Rummo's poems are used throughout. They remind readers of the fight against Russification in Estonia. His words helped inspire people to keep their culture alive.
