Rein Ratas (9 May 1938 – 18 April 2022) was an Estonian politician, representing the Estonian Centre Party. Ratas served in the Riigikogu 2007–2011 and again 2015–2018. Due to a lengthy illness, Ratas was substituted by Igor Kravtšenko from December 2016 until September 2018, when Ratas formally left his seat for Kravtšenko.[1]

Rein Ratas
Member of the Riigikogu
In office
2007–2011
In office
2015–2018
Personal details
Born(1938-05-09)9 May 1938
Häädemeeste, Estonia
Died18 April 2022(2022-04-18) (aged 83)
Tallinn, Estonia
Political partyEstonian Centre Party
ChildrenJüri Ratas

Ratas is the father of former Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas.

References

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  1. ^ "Father of prime minister stands down from parliament". ERR. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.