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Born | Olga Künnapuu 28 April 1903 Kolga Parish (now Kuusalu Parish), Kreis Harrien, Governorate of Estonia |
Died | 25 June 2005 102) Tartu, Estonia | (aged
Political party | Communist Party of Estonia |
Spouse(s) | Johannes Lauristin Hendrik Allik |
Children | Marju Lauristin Jaak Allik |
Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Awards | Order of the Red Banner of Labour Order of Friendship of Peoples Order of the October Revolution |
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