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Johan Raid

1885 – 1964

Estonian politician

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About Johan Raid

Lived 1885 – 1964 (aged 79). Johan Raid was an Estonian and Swedish politician, lawyer and civil servant.

Johan Raid (born Johan Reinhold; 22 June 1885 – 4 July 1964) was an Estonian politician and civil servant.

Raid was born in Ranna Parish (now Peipsiääre Parish), Kreis Dorpat, in the Governorate of Livonia. From 1931 until 1932, he was Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs. During the German occupation of Estonia, from 1941 until 1944, Laid served as a department chief in the Directorate for Internal Affairs of the Estonian Self-Administration of Generalbezirk Estland. In 1944, as the Red Army was approaching, Laid fled to Sweden. He died in Uppsala in 1964, aged 79.

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Positions held
Minister of the Interior

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan Raid?

Estonian politician (1885-1964)

When was Johan Raid born?

Johan Raid was born on 22 June 1885.

When did Johan Raid die?

Johan Raid died on 4 July 1964.

What was Johan Raid's occupation?

Johan Raid was a politician, lawyer and civil servant.

What nationality was Johan Raid?

Johan Raid was Estonian and Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Raid

· Wikidata: Q12365170

· DBpedia: Johan Raid

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