About Georg Meri
Lived 1900 – 1983 (aged 82). Georg Meri was a Russian and Estonian translator, diplomat, literary scholar, military personnel and philologist.
Georg-Peeter Meri (7 October 1900 – 10 June 1983) was an Estonian diplomat, literary scholar and translator.
He took part in Estonian War of Independence, belonging to Tallinn Defence Battalion.
His son was Estonian president Lennart Meri.
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Who was Georg Meri?
Estonian diplomat and translator (1900-1983)
When was Georg Meri born?
Georg Meri was born on 8 October 1900 in Kolchanovo.
When did Georg Meri die?
Georg Meri died on 10 June 1983 in Tallinn.
What was Georg Meri's occupation?
Georg Meri was a translator, diplomat, literary scholar, military personnel and philologist.
What nationality was Georg Meri?
Georg Meri was Russian and Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georg Meri. https://biography.guide/georg-meri/
MLA: "Georg Meri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georg-meri/.
Chicago: "Georg Meri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georg-meri/.
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