About Mart Rõigas
Lived 1908 – 1941 (aged 32). Mart Rõigas was an Estonian economist and politician.
Martin Rõigas (also Mart Rõigas; 22 October 1908 – 13 July 1941) was an Estonian politician. He was a member of VI Riigikogu (its Chamber of Deputies).
Martin Rõigas was born in Abja Parish (now Mulgi Parish) in Kreis Pernau to farmers Hans and Maria "Marri" Rõigas (née Meltsas). He attended schools in Puhja before studying at the University of Tartu. Following the Soviet occupation of Estonia in 1940, he was killed by Red Army soldiers in Vara Parish in 1941, aged 32.
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Who was Mart Rõigas?
Estonian economist and politician (1908-1941)
When was Mart Rõigas born?
Mart Rõigas was born on 22 October 1908 in Abja Rural Municipality.
When did Mart Rõigas die?
Mart Rõigas died on 13 July 1941.
What was Mart Rõigas's occupation?
Mart Rõigas was an economist and politician.
What nationality was Mart Rõigas?
Mart Rõigas was Estonian.
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