Nikolai Anderson
Estonian philologist and author
Born
September 24th, 1845
179 years ago
Died
1905
120 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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Contributed significantly to Estonian linguistics and literature. Authored a range of works that explored the Estonian language and its usage, enhancing its academic recognition. Played a key role in the development of Estonian philology as a discipline in the 19th century. Advocated for the importance of education and literature in Estonia during a period of national awakening.
Authored works on Estonian linguistics
Contributed to the development of Estonian philology
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