Oskar Loorits
Estonian author and academic
Born
November 9th, 1900
124 years ago
Died
1961
64 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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An author and academic specialized in Estonian folklore and cultural history. Contributed significantly to the documentation and study of Estonian mythology. Served as a professor at the University of Tartu. Engaged in the writing of essays and scholarly works that focused on the preservation of Estonian national identity through folklore. Actively participated in various cultural organizations and societies, influencing the academic landscape of Estonia during the 20th century.
Authored studies on Estonian folklore
Served as a professor at the University of Tartu
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