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Fred Jüssi

1935 – 2024

Estonian biologist, nature writer and photographer

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Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 89). Fred Jüssi was an Estonian zoologist, journalist, nature photographer, writer, photographer and pedagogue.

Fred Jüssi (29 January 1935 – 1 December 2024) was an Estonian biologist, nature writer and photographer.

Life and career Jüssi was born in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, where his adoptive father worked for a Venezuelan oil company. His biological father was an early MLB player of Cherokee descent named Jim Bluejacket. His family returned to Estonia and settled in Tallinn when Jüssi was 3 years old. After finishing high school in Tallinn he studied biology and zoology at the University of Tartu, graduating in 1958. He worked as a school teacher (from 1958 to 1960 in Emmaste, Hiiumaa), as inspector for nature protection (1962–1975), The signatories also expressed their unease against Republic-level government in harshly dealing with youth protests in Tallinn that were sparked a week earlier due to the banning of a public performance of the punk rock band Propeller.

Jüssi died on 1 December 2024, at the age of 89.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Tartu
Awards
Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class; Order of the White Star, 4th Class; Keeper of Estonian Culture of Biology award; Eerik Kumari Award; Golden Microphone; Special Grant of the Estonian National Culture Foundation; National Identity Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Jüssi?

Estonian biologist, nature writer and photographer (1935-2024)

When was Fred Jüssi born?

Fred Jüssi was born on 29 January 1935 in Aruba.

When did Fred Jüssi die?

Fred Jüssi died on 1 December 2024.

What was Fred Jüssi's occupation?

Fred Jüssi was a zoologist, journalist, nature photographer, writer, photographer and pedagogue.

What nationality was Fred Jüssi?

Fred Jüssi was Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Jüssi

· Wikidata: Q1398208

· DBpedia: Fred Jüssi

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