Artur Mägi (August 29, 1904 - November 9, 1981) was an Estonian legal scientist and the Chancellor of Justice of Estonia while it was in exile.

Biography

Mägi studied at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Law from 1923 to 1929.

In 1944, Mägi fled to Sweden with his wife.

From 1953 to 1963, Mägi served as a lecturer at the Estonian Scientific Institute (Estonian: Eesti Teaduslik Instituut). He was also a member of the Estonian Learned Society in Sweden.[1]

From 1949 to 1981, he held the position of Chancellor of Justice of Estonia while it was in exile.

Personal life

Mägi married Lydia Taevere in 1931.

References

  1. Ero Liivik. Tänavu möödub 25 aastat Eesti õigusteadlase Artur Mägi surmast. Eesti Päevaleht Retrieved 2017-09-18.


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