The October Revolution of 1917 Era
(independent de facto)
Title: Chairman of the Soviet Executive Committee of Estonia (Eestimaa Nõukogude Täitevkomitee esimees) (1917–1918)
- Jaan Anvelt (5 November (23 October) 1917 – 4 March 1918)
(independent de jure)
Title: Gouvernement Commissioner (Kubermangukomissar) (1917–1918)
- Jaan Poska (28 November (15 November) 1917 – 24 February 1918)
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