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Eduard Vääri

1926 – 2005

Estonian linguist

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About Eduard Vääri

Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 78–79). Eduard Vääri was an Estonian linguist, philologist and university teacher.

Eduard Vääri (26 June 1926 – 17 May 2005) was an Estonian linguist.

Vääri was born in Lapetukme, Valguta Parish. In 1950 he graduated from Tartu University. Since 1951 he taught at Tartu University; from 1978 he was a professor. 1976-1978 he taught Estonian language at Helsinki University.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2005
Nationality
Education
University of Tartu
Positions held
Full professor
Employers
University of Tartu
Awards
Order of the White Star, 4th Class; Wiedemann Language Award

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Eduard Vääri's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eduard Vääri?

Estonian linguist (1926–2005)

When was Eduard Vääri born?

Eduard Vääri was born on 26 June 1926 in Lapetukme.

When did Eduard Vääri die?

Eduard Vääri died in 2005.

What was Eduard Vääri's occupation?

Eduard Vääri was a linguist, philologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Eduard Vääri?

Eduard Vääri was Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eduard Vääri

· Wikidata: Q3742288

· DBpedia: Eduard Vääri

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