About Oskar Köster
Lived 1890 – 1941 (aged 50). Oskar Köster was an Estonian teacher, rural municipality mayor, politician and sportsperson.
Oskar Köster (20 December 1890 in Pöide – 2 August 1941 Tallinn) was an Estonian politician.
In 1926, he founded the newspaper Maa and was its chief editor. Köster was arrested by the NKVD on 22 July 1940 in Tallinn. He died of a heart attack in Patarei Prison; according to other reports he was executed.
Political offices: Mayor of Rägavere Parish 1926–1928 and 1932 Minister of Agriculture 1928–1929 and 1933 Minister of Communications 1929–1931 Minister of Defence
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Who was Oskar Köster?
Estonian politician (1890–1941)
When was Oskar Köster born?
Oskar Köster was born on 20 December 1890 in Pöide Rural Municipality.
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Oskar Köster died on 2 August 1941 in Tallinn.
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Oskar Köster was a teacher, rural municipality mayor, politician and sportsperson.
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Oskar Köster was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oskar Köster. https://biography.guide/oskar-koster/
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