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Aadu Hint

1910 – 1989

Estonian writer

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About Aadu Hint

Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 79). Aadu Hint was a Russian and Estonian writer, teacher, politician, journalist and military personnel.

Aadu Hint (birthname Adolf Edmund Hint; 10 January 1910, Külasema, Muhu Island – 26 October 1989, Tallinn) was an Estonian writer. Most of his books are related to people living on Estonian islands.

After studying in Lümanda and Kuressaare, he worked as a teacher. From 1940 to 1947, he was a deputy in the Supreme Soviet of the ESSR. From second half of 1940s, he was a professional writer and lived in Tallinn.

He was married to Debora Vaarandi (1916–2007) and Minni Nurme (1917–1994). He had eight children. Several of them became writers, such as Eeva Park. He died in 1989. He is buried in Kihelkonna Cemetery, Saare County.

Works 1937: Kuldne värav (The Golden Gate), novel 1950: Angerja teekond (The Path of the Eel), story 1951–1966: Tuuline rand (The Windy Shore, I–IV), four-part novel

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Kuressaare Hariduse School
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR; People's Writer of the Estonian SSR; Prize of Soviet Estonia; Friedebert Tuglas short story award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aadu Hint?

Estonian writer (1910-1989)

When was Aadu Hint born?

Aadu Hint was born on 10 January 1910 in Muhu.

When did Aadu Hint die?

Aadu Hint died on 26 October 1989 in Tallinn.

What was Aadu Hint's occupation?

Aadu Hint was a writer, teacher, politician, journalist and military personnel.

What nationality was Aadu Hint?

Aadu Hint was Russian and Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aadu Hint

· Wikidata: Q300783

· DBpedia: Aadu Hint

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