Andres Tarand

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Birth: 11 January, 1940

Ethnicity: Estonian

Andres Tarand is an Estonian geographer, climatologist, and politician. He served as Prime Minister of Estonia, from 8 November 1994, to 17 April, 1995, as well as, Minister of the Environment, from 1992 to 1994.

He is the son of Leida Agathe and Helmut (Takenberg) Tarand. He is married to Mari Viiding.

Andres’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his sixth great-grandfather, Mats.

Andres’ paternal grandfather was Hans Takenberg (later Tarand, the son of Priidik Takenberg and Tiina Lindenvald). Hans was born in Maidla, Rapla County. Priidik was the son of Mihkel Takenberg and Liso Ridak. Tiina was the daughter of Jüri Lindenvald and Ann.

Andres’ paternal grandmother was Anna Graustein (the daughter of Mihkel Graustein and Mari Karol). Anna was born in Kuimetsa v, Juuru khk, Harjumaa. Mihkel was the son of Tõnno Graustein and Krõõt Allikof. Mari was the daughter of Jaan Karol and Mari Tamse.

Andres’ maternal grandfather was Hindrek Karro (later Karu, the son of Hinrek Karro and Krõõt Lehrwerk). Andre’s grandfather Hindrek was born in Raasiku, Harju-Jaani khlk., Harjumaa. Andre’s great-grandfather Hinrek was the son of Tõnno Karro and Liso Tedder. Andres’ great-grandmother Krõõt was the daughter of Hans Lehrwerk and Kai Tui.

Andres’ maternal grandmother was Annette Loorberg (the daughter of Hans Lorberg, later Loorberg, and of Ann Lukusepp). Annette was born in Raasiku/Rasik, Harju-Jaani kihelkond. Hans was the son of Jüri Lorberg and Mari. Andres’ great-grandmother Ann was the daughter of Jüri Lukusepp and Liisu Strandberg.

Andres’ matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandmother, Ann.

Source: Genealogy of Andres Tarand – https://www.geni.com