Raimond Valgre (born Raimond Tiisel; 7 October 1913 – 31 December 1949) was an Estonian composer and musician, whose songs have become some of the most well known in Estonia. During World War II, Raimond was a member of the orchestra for the 8th Estonian Rifle Corps of the Red Army. It is believed that as a result of his service on the Eastern Front Raimond suffered from alcoholism. His music was banned in 1948 by the Soviet authorities. Raimond Valgre died in an accident on December 31, 1949.
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7 October 1913 Riisipere
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Died |
31 December 1949 (aged 36) Tallinn, Estonia
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Zodiac | Libra |
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