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Toomas Vilosius
Minister of Social Affairs
In office
20 September 1994 – 1 May 1995
Prime Minister Mart Laar
Andres Tarand
Tiit Vähi
Preceded by Marju Lauristin
Succeeded by Siiri Oviir
In office
6 November 1995 – 1 December 1996
Prime Minister Tiit Vähi
Preceded by Siiri Oviir
Succeeded by Tiiu Aro
Personal details
Born (1951-05-05) 5 May 1951 (age 74)

Toomas Vilosius was born on May 5, 1951. He is an Estonian politician. He used to be a very important person in the Estonian government.

Who is Toomas Vilosius?

Toomas Vilosius is known for his work in politics. He held important jobs in the Estonian government. He helped make decisions that affected many people.

Helping People as a Minister

Toomas Vilosius served as the Minister of Social Affairs for Estonia. He held this role two times. His first time was from September 1994 to May 1995. He served again from November 1995 to December 1996.

What is a Minister of Social Affairs?

A Minister of Social Affairs is a government official. Their job is to look after the well-being of people. This includes things like health, family support, and social services. They work to make sure everyone in the country is cared for.

Working in the Parliament

Besides being a minister, Toomas Vilosius was also a member of the Riigikogu. The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. It is where laws are made for the country. He was a member for several terms. This means he helped create and vote on new laws.

Life After Government

After his time in government, Toomas Vilosius started a new career. He became the communications manager for Silja Line. This company is well-known for its ferry services. He helps manage how the company talks to its customers and the public.

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