Mati Laur
Estonian historian and academic writer
Born
June 17th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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Born in 1955, this historian focused on the study of 20th-century political history, particularly the impact of Soviet rule in Estonia. Authored several scholarly works that examined the historical narrative of Estonian identity and statehood. Contributed significantly to the field of historical research through teaching and public lectures. Played an important role in promoting historical scholarship in Estonia.
Authored works on Estonian history
Contributed to academic research in Estonia
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