About August Hanko
Lived 1879 – 1952 (aged 73). August Hanko was an Estonian and Russian journalist, writer, translator and politician.
August Johannes Hanko (18 January 1879 Suure-Kambja Parish, Tartu County – 25 May 1952 Kemerovo Oblast) was an Estonian politician, journalist, and writer.
From 1919 to 1920, he was minister of war.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was August Hanko?
Estonian writer, translator, and politician (1879-1952)
When was August Hanko born?
August Hanko was born on 18 January 1879 in Kambja Rural Municipality.
When did August Hanko die?
August Hanko died on 25 May 1952 in Arlyuk.
What was August Hanko's occupation?
August Hanko was a journalist, writer, translator and politician.
What nationality was August Hanko?
August Hanko was Estonian and Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: August Hanko (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Hanko. https://biography.guide/august-hanko-journalist/
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