About Karl Kornel
Lived 1882 – 1953 (aged 71). Karl Kornel was an Estonian journalist, politician and legal scholar.
Karl-Ferdinand Kornel (25 August 1882 Tsooru, Kreis Werro – 19 September 1953 Irkutsk Oblast, Russia) was an Estonian jurist, journalist, diplomat and politician. He was a member of the II and III Riigikogu.
Kornel began his civil service as a diplomat at the Estonian Embassy in Latvia in 1919.
On 28 November 1945, Kornel was arrested by the Soviet authorities and was sentenced on 10 April 1946 to ten years in prison. He died in custody on 19 September 1953 in the gulag camp system in Irkutsk Oblast.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Kornel?
Estonian politician and journalist (1882-1953)
When was Karl Kornel born?
Karl Kornel was born on 25 August 1882 in Lepistu Rural Municipality.
When did Karl Kornel die?
Karl Kornel died on 19 September 1953 in Irkutsk Oblast.
What was Karl Kornel's occupation?
Karl Kornel was a journalist, politician and legal scholar.
What nationality was Karl Kornel?
Karl Kornel was Estonian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karl-Ferdinand Kornel
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