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Peeter Kreitzberg
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Peeter Kreitzberg in 2011.
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| Minister of Culture and Education | |
| In office April 1995 – November 1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Tiit Vähi |
| Preceded by | Peeter Olesk |
| Succeeded by | Jaak Allik (culture) Jaak Aaviksoo (education) |
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| Born | 14 December 1948 Pärnu, Estonia |
| Died | 3 November 2011 (aged 62) Beijing, China |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Peeter Kreitzberg was an important politician from Estonia. He was born on December 14, 1948, and passed away on November 3, 2011. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party. Kreitzberg served in several important roles during his life. He was a minister, a deputy mayor, and a member of Estonia's parliament.
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Peeter Kreitzberg's Public Service
Peeter Kreitzberg dedicated many years to public service in Estonia. He held various significant positions.
Minister of Culture and Education
From April to November in 1995, Peeter Kreitzberg was Estonia's Minister of Culture and Education. In this role, he helped guide important decisions about schools and arts in the country. He also taught at Tallinn University for many years, from 1997 to 2011.
Deputy Mayor of Tallinn
After his time as a minister, Kreitzberg became the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. He served in this role from 1996 to 1999. As Deputy Mayor, he helped manage the city's daily operations.
Member of Parliament
In 1999, Peeter Kreitzberg was elected to the Riigikogu. This is Estonia's parliament, where laws are made. He remained a member of parliament until he passed away in 2011. He also served as the Deputy Chairman of the Riigikogu twice. This means he helped lead the parliament's meetings. He was Deputy Chairman from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2003 to 2005.
Presidential Candidate
In 2001, Peeter Kreitzberg was a candidate for President of Estonia. This shows how respected he was in Estonian politics.
Later Life and Passing
In October 2011, Peeter Kreitzberg traveled to China for an official visit. He was part of a group of Estonian parliament members. Peeter Kreitzberg passed away in his hotel in Beijing, China, on November 3, 2011. He was 62 years old.
