About Aleksander Uurits
Lived 1888 – 1918 (aged 30). Aleksander Uurits was an Estonian painter, caricaturist and printmaker.
Aleksander Uurits (May 12, 1888 – August 10, 1918) was an Estonian painter and graphic artist.
Uurits was born in Tallinn. He was a student of Ants Laikmaa, an Estonian painter and activist organizer. He furthered his education in Paris and Saint Petersburg between 1906 and 1910.
He died of malaria while staying in Velikiye Luki in 1918.
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Who was Aleksander Uurits?
Estonian artist (1888-1918)
When was Aleksander Uurits born?
Aleksander Uurits was born on 12 May 1888 in Tallinn.
When did Aleksander Uurits die?
Aleksander Uurits died on 10 August 1918 in Velikiye Luki.
What was Aleksander Uurits's occupation?
Aleksander Uurits was a painter, caricaturist and printmaker.
What nationality was Aleksander Uurits?
Aleksander Uurits was Estonian.
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