Peeter Järvelaid

Historian and scholar of Estonian history

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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