Enn Põldroos
Estonian painter and writer (1933–2025)
Died aged 92GeminiEstonia
Biography
Enn Põldroos (21 May 1933 – 5 September 2025) was an Estonian painter, monumental artist and writer. He led the Estonian Artists' Association (Eesti Kunstnike Liit) as chairman and president in 1985–1989 and 1995–1998,
and served as a member of the Supreme Council of Estonia during the transition period (1988–1991), including the vote to restore Estonia's independence on 20 August 1991.
His late-career survey exhibition, Enn Põldroos. Kinnismõtete muuseum (“Museum of Obsessions”), was presented in Kumu Art Museum's main hall (6 December 2024 – 13 April 2025).
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Rita RaaveHelgi Erilaid
- Children
- Riina Põldroos
- Parents
- Priit Põldroos
Awards & honours (5)
- Kristjan Raud Prize
- Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class
- Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class
- Merited Artist of Estonian SSR
- People's Artist of the Estonian SSR
Quick answers about Enn Põldroos
- How old was Enn Põldroos?
- Enn Põldroos died on September 5, 2025 at the age of 92.
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- Enn Põldroos was born on May 21, 1933.
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- Enn Põldroos was born in Tallinn.
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- Enn Põldroos's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Enn Põldroos is a citizen of Estonia.
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- Enn Põldroos is known as painter, writer, politician.
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- According to Wikidata, Enn Põldroos's spouses include Rita Raave, Helgi Erilaid.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Enn Põldroos.
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