Aino-Eevi Lukas

Aino-Eevi Lukas
Black and white portrait of a 20th century, middle-aged woman in a light-colored suit and white blouse.
Born(1930-07-29)29 July 1930
Tallinn, Estonia
Died5 December 2019(2019-12-05) (aged 89)
Tartu, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
Occupation(s)lawyer, politician
Years active1968–2006
SpouseIlmar Rebane [et]
FatherJaan Lukas
AwardsTartu Medal (2006)

Aino-Eevi Lukas (29 July 1930 – 5 December 2019) was an Estonian equestrian, lawyer and politician. She competed for the national team in her youth in horse jumping and was the national champion in the obstacle course in 1947 and 1949. Earning a degree in law in 1968, she was recognized as the Estonian Lawyer of the Year in 2003. Post independence, she became the first chair of the Tartu City Council and in 2006, was knighted and the Tartu Medal was bestowed upon her.