About Karl Luik
Lived 1883 – 1948 (aged 64). Karl Luik was an Estonian politician and mayor of Tartu.
Karl Julius Luik (12 July 1883 in Koikküla Parish (now Valga Parish), Kreis Werro – 5 March 1948 in Tobolsk, Russia) was an Estonian politician. He was a member of Estonian National Assembly and Mayor of Tartu from 1920 until 1934.
Early life and career Luik first studied at Koikküla, Karula and Rõuge Parish schools and graduated from Hugo Treffner Gymnasium in Tartu. From 1906 until 1913 studied at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, graduating with a degree in mathematics.
After graduation, he worked as a teacher in Valga and Võru. In 1920, he was elected Mayor of Tartu, a position he held until 1934.
In 1937, Luik was elected to the Estonian National Assembly (Rahvuskogu).
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Who was Karl Luik?
Estonian politician (1883-1948)
When was Karl Luik born?
Karl Luik was born on 12 July 1883 in Koikküla Rural Municipality.
When did Karl Luik die?
Karl Luik died on 5 March 1948 in Tobolsk.
What was Karl Luik's occupation?
Karl Luik was a politician and mayor of Tartu.
What nationality was Karl Luik?
Karl Luik was Estonian.
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