Voldemar Ojansoon (until 1935 Voldemar Ojanson; August 20, 1897 – 1942) was an Estonian lawyer and diplomat.[1][2]
Voldemar Ojansoon | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1897 |
| Died | 1942 (aged 44–45) |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and diplomat |
| Relatives | Yri Naelapea |
Early life and education
editVoldemar Ojansoon was born at Pataste Manor in Tartu Parish, Estonia,[3][4] the son of Kristjan Ojanson (1872–1910) and Karoline Ojanson (née Feldmann, 1878–?). After graduating from Tartu Alexander High School,[2] he attended the University of Tartu's Faculty of Medicine in 1917 and the Faculty of Law from 1917 to 1923.
Family
editOjansoon was married to Margit (a.k.a. Margarethe) Peterson (1899–1976).[5] He was the brother-in-law of the writer Yri Naelapea, who was married to Alice Rosalie Ojanson (1899–1999).[6]
Awards and recognitions
edit- Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 4th Class (1936)
- Order of Polonia Restituta, 3rd class
- Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 3rd class
- Order of Vytautas the Great of Lithuania, 3rd class
- Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary, Commander (1939)
References
edit- ^ "Vajame täiendavaid andmeid välisministeeriumi matrikli jaoks". Eesti Päevaleht. No. 13. April 1, 2004. p. 3. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "V. Ojansoon saatkonnanõunikuks Moskvasse". Teataja. No. 45. April 20, 1938. p. 4. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Sünnipäevalapsi". Päewaleht. No. 223. August 19, 1939. p. 7. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Komseid sünnipäewi". Postimees. No. 221. August 19, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Margit Ojansoon'i". Vaba Eesti Sõna. No. 17. April 22, 1976. p. 12. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Alice Naelapea". Vaba Eestlane. No. 87. November 25, 1999. p. 10. Retrieved July 17, 2024.