Juhan Liiv

Estonian writer (1864-1913)

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Allatzkiwwi, Kreis Dorpat, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Alatskivi, Tartu County, Estonia]

Juhan Liiv (April 30, [O.S. April 18] 1864 – December 1, [O.S. November 18] 1913) was one of Estonia's most famous poets and prose writers.

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Born: Johannes Liiv , ( 1864-04-30 ) 30 April 1864, Allatzkiwwi , Kreis Dorpat , Governorate of Livonia , Russian Empire
Died: 1 December 1913 (1913-12-01) (aged 49), Werbach-Kosse , Governorate of Livonia , Russian Empire
Resting place: Alatskivi cemetery, Tartu county
Occupation: Prose writer, poet
Language: Estonian
Nationality: Estonian
Notable works: Vari (1894)
Parents: Benjamin Liiv, Marianna Liiv
Relatives: Jakob Liiv (brother), Kaarel Liiv (brother), Elias Liiv (brother), Joosep Liiv (brother)

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Instance of: human
Family name: Liiv
Gender: male
Citizenship: Russian Empire
Place of birth: Alatskivi
Place of death: Koosa
Sibling: Jakob Liiv
Occupation: teacher
Educated at: Hugo Treffner Gymnasium
Languages spoken: Estonian
Image: Juhan Liiv.jpg

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cause of death: pneumonia
Commons category: Juhan Liiv
date of birth: 1864-04-30
date of death: 1913-12-01
manner of death: natural causes
place of burial: Alatskivi
ethnic group: Estonians
name in native language: Juhan Liiv

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Juhan Liiv (30 April [O.S. 18 April] 1864 – 1 December [O.S. 18 November] 1913) was an Estonian poet who is regarded as one of Estonia's most famous poets and prose writers.

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