About Helmut Piirimäe
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 86). Helmut Piirimäe was an Estonian historian.
Helmut Piirimäe (September 8, 1930 – 21 August 2017) was a prominent Estonian historian. He was professor emeritus of University of Tartu and an honorary doctor of University of Uppsala.
Piirimäe researched Estonian history under the Swedish Empire in the 17th century, and also the Enlightenment in the 18th century, especially the French Revolution.
Helmut Piirimäe was married to the art historian Krista Piirimäe. They had three sons and a daughter.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Helmut Piirimäe's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Helmut Piirimäe's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Helmut Piirimäe?
Estonian historian (1930–2017)
When was Helmut Piirimäe born?
Helmut Piirimäe was born on 6 September 1930 in Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality.
When did Helmut Piirimäe die?
Helmut Piirimäe died on 21 August 2017 in Tartu.
What was Helmut Piirimäe's occupation?
Helmut Piirimäe was a historian.
What nationality was Helmut Piirimäe?
Helmut Piirimäe was Estonian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helmut Piirimäe. https://biography.guide/helmut-piirimae/
MLA: "Helmut Piirimäe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helmut-piirimae/.
Chicago: "Helmut Piirimäe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helmut-piirimae/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC