About Eduard Riisna
Lived 1898 – 1990 (aged 92). Eduard Riisna was an Estonian and Canadian politician and jurist.
Eduard Riisna (born Eduard Riismann; 6 March 1898, Keava – 2 November 1990 Toronto) was an Estonian politician. He was a member of VI Riigikogu (its Chamber of Deputies).
Following the German occupation of Estonia, Riisna was jailed in 1944. The same year, when the Soviets reoccupied Estonia, Riisna, along with his wife Olga and children (including daughter Ene), fled the country by a small boat and were rescued by the Swedish Coast Guard. The family settled in Sweden for several years, living in DP camps and with several Swedish families. After seven years in Sweden, the family emigrated to Canada.
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Who was Eduard Riisna?
Estonian politician (1898-1990)
When was Eduard Riisna born?
Eduard Riisna was born on 6 March 1898.
When did Eduard Riisna die?
Eduard Riisna died on 2 November 1990 in Toronto.
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Eduard Riisna was a politician and jurist.
What nationality was Eduard Riisna?
Eduard Riisna was Estonian and Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eduard Riisna. https://biography.guide/eduard-riisna/
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