Jüri Ratas

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Birth: 2 July, 1978

Ethnicity: Estonian

Jüri Ratas is an Estonian politician. He has served as the 17th Prime Minister of Estonia, from 23 November, 2016 to 26 January, 2021, and Leader of the Centre Party, since 5 November, 2016. He was previously Mayor of Tallinn, from 15 November, 2005 to 5 April, 2007.

He is the son of Urve (Sepp) and politician Rein Ratas. He is married to Karin Esinum, and has four children.

Jüri’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandfather, Andres.

Jüri’s paternal grandfather was Feodor Ratas (the son of Jüri Ratas and Emilie Marie Jung). Feodor was born in Häädemeeste/Gudmannsbach, Häädemeeste khk. Jüri’s great-grandfather Jüri was the son of Jüri Ratas and Hedvig Bach. Emilie was the daughter of Mihkel Jung and Marie Soots.

Jüri’s paternal grandmother was Erna Armuand (the daughter of Peeter Armuand and Reet Aruoja Kivi). Erna was born in Saaremaa, Saare County. Peeter was the son of Paavel Armoand and Marre/Marie Tiik. Reet was the daughter of Karl Kivi and Maria Polding.

Jüri’s maternal grandfather was Aleksander Sepp (the son of Aadu/Ado Sepp and Liisi Wakemees). Aleksander was born in Mihkli, Kanissaare, Pöide, Saaremaa. Aadu was the son of Jüri Sepp and Ewa Aaw. Liisi was the daughter of Aleksei/Ado Wakkemees and Mina Torn.

Jüri’s maternal grandmother was Marie Matso (the biological daughter of Aleksander Vulp and Julie Matso). Marie was born in Krasnoje Selo, St. Peterburg, Russian Empire. Julie was the daughter of Kaarel Matsu and An Leena Wospert.

Jüri’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Mai.

Source: Genealogy of Jüri Ratas – http://www.geni.com