About Enn Kippel
Lived 1901 – 1942 (aged 40). Enn Kippel was an Estonian and Russian writer, soldier, newspaper editor, novelist, military personnel and military officer.
Enn Kippel (until 1935 Eduard Ferdinand Kippel; 16 February 1901 Tallinn – 15 February 1942 Leningrad) was an Estonian writer.
After 1935, he studied at the University of Tartu, taking courses related to theology. In 1936, he joined the Estonian Writers' Union. He was also a member of the left-wing student society . In 1941, he joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and he became the editor of the Estonian youth magazine Pioneer. During World War II, he was a front correspondent. He died in 1942 during the Siege of Leningrad.
Selected works 1935: two-part novel "Ahnitsejad" ('The Greedy') 1939: novel "Kuldvasikas" ('Golden Calf') 1941: novel "Meelis"
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Who was Enn Kippel?
Estonian writer (1901-1942)
When was Enn Kippel born?
Enn Kippel was born on 16 February 1901 in Tallinn.
When did Enn Kippel die?
Enn Kippel died on 15 February 1942 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Enn Kippel's occupation?
Enn Kippel was a writer, soldier, newspaper editor, novelist, military personnel and military officer.
What nationality was Enn Kippel?
Enn Kippel was Estonian and Russian.
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