Peeter Järvelaid
Historian and scholar of Estonian history
Born
November 28th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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Specialized in the study of Estonian history, focusing on the periods of the Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern eras. Published numerous academic articles and books that contributed to the understanding of Estonia's cultural and historical development. Engaged in various academic programs and initiatives to promote Estonian historical research. Actively participated in international conferences and scholarly networks.
Published works on Estonian history
Contributed to academic discourse on Medieval Estonia
Participated in international historical research initiatives
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