In 1899 he graduated from Vilnius Military Academy. Tõnisson participated in Russo-Japanese war and in World War I. In 1917 he participated in formation of Estonian national units and as commander of 1st Estonian regiment participated in battles at Riga front. In 1918 he escaped from German occupation to Finland, returned in autumn and became commander of 1st Division of Estonia. During Estonian Liberation War Tõnisson fought successfully at Viru Front. After war he served twice as minister of defence, in 1934 he retired from military and was mayor of Tartu 1934–1939 and Lord Mayor (ülemlinnapea) of Tallinn from 1939 to 1940. In 1940 Soviet occupation authorities arrested Tõnisson and executed him the following year.
aleksander, tõnisson, this, article, includes, list, references, related, reading, external, links, sources, remain, unclear, because, lacks, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, november, 2014, learn,. This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations November 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Aleksander Tonisson VR I 1 17 April 1875 30 June 1941 was an Estonian military commander Major General during the Estonian War of Independence Aleksander TonissonBorn17 April 1875Poora Harjanurme Parish Kreis Dorpat Governorate of Livonia Russian Empire now Poora Jogeva Parish Estonia Died30 June 1941 1941 07 01 aged 66 Tallinn EstoniaAllegiance Russian Empire EstoniaYears of service1899 1917 Imperial Russian Army1918 1934 Estonian ArmyRankKindralmajorUnitImperial Russian ArmyEstonian ArmyBattles warsRusso Japanese warWorld War IEstonian War of Independence Battle of KrivasooAwardsCross of LibertyIn 1899 he graduated from Vilnius Military Academy Tonisson participated in Russo Japanese war and in World War I In 1917 he participated in formation of Estonian national units and as commander of 1st Estonian regiment participated in battles at Riga front In 1918 he escaped from German occupation to Finland returned in autumn and became commander of 1st Division of Estonia During Estonian Liberation War Tonisson fought successfully at Viru Front After war he served twice as minister of defence in 1934 he retired from military and was mayor of Tartu 1934 1939 and Lord Mayor ulemlinnapea of Tallinn from 1939 to 1940 In 1940 Soviet occupation authorities arrested Tonisson and executed him the following year Honours and awards editOrder of St Vladimir 4th class for distinguished service Cross of Liberty first class first degree Commander of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle Protection of Natural Amenities Medal 2nd RankReferences editUlo Kaevats et al 2000 Eesti entsuklopeedia 14 Tallinn Eesti Entsuklopeediakirjastus ISBN 9985 70 064 3 Political officesPreceded byAugust Hanko Minister of War1920 Succeeded byAnts PiipPreceded byAugust Kerem Minister of Defence1932 1933 Succeeded byAugust KeremPreceded byHans Ainson et Mayor of Tartu1934 1939 Succeeded byRobert SinkaPreceded byJaan Soots Lord Mayor of Tallinn1939 1940 Succeeded byAleksander Kiidelmaa nbsp This article about an Estonian politician is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aleksander Tonisson amp oldid 1193096778, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
