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Juhan Liiv

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Estonian writer (1864-1913)

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Type
Person
Country
EE
Active from
1864-04-30
Active to
1913-12-01

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Listeners
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Total plays
10

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Key facts

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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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Childhood

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