Krista Kilvet

Krista Kilvet (; May 31, 1946 – January 21, 2009) was an Estonian radio journalist, politician and diplomat.

Biography

Kilvet was born on May 31, 1946, in Tallinn, Estonia. She graduated from the University of Tartu with a major in English. Between 1992 and 1995, she was elected to the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu). In August 2008, she was appointed the Ambassador of Estonia to Norway and Iceland, but wasn't able to assume to this office. Between 1970 and 1990, she was married to the actor Kaarel Kilvet. They had three daughters.

References

Further reading

Krista Kilvet in the radio programme "Kukul külas", 11 September 2005

Krister Kivi. Asjur, kokk, tema nõunik ja tolle autojuht, Eesti Ekspress, 26 February 2003 Kai Kalamees. Diplomaat Krista Kilvet lahkus pärast rasket haigust Postimees, 22 January 2009 Allar Viivik. Pikk ja raske haigus viis raadiohääle ja diplomaadi Krista Kilveti manalateele Õhtuleht, 22 January 2009

1946 births

2009 deaths

Estonian journalists

Estonian women journalists

Estonian women diplomats

Politicians from Tallinn

Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995

Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999

University of Tartu alumni

20th-century Estonian women politicians

20th-century Estonian politicians

21st-century Estonian politicians

Women members of the Riigikogu

20th-century journalists

Burials at Pärnamäe Cemetery

21st-century Estonian women politicians