In 1914, Estonia was part of the Russian Empire and did not have an independent leader. However, the Governorate of Estonia was administered by a governor appointed by the Russian Tsar. At that time, the prominent figure advocating for Estonian autonomy was Jaan Tõnisson, a notable politician and journalist, who played a significant role in the Estonian national movement.
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