About Herman Voldemar Reier
Lived 1878 – 1951 (aged 73). Herman Voldemar Reier was an Estonian architect and engineer.
Herman Voldemar Reier (14 May 1878 Uue-Võidu Parish – 29 October 1951 Narva) was an Estonian engineer and academic. He was one of the pioneers of Estonian technical vocabulary.
In 1901, he graduated from Strelitz Technical School in Germany, and in 1923 he graduated from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute.
From 1919 to 1932, he was the rector of Tallinn Polytechnical Institute. He was a journal editor and the author of textbooks.
During the post-war Soviet purge of Estonian educators, scientists, artists, writers and officials, Reier was arrested and sent to the Narva prison camp, where he died.
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Who was Herman Voldemar Reier?
Estonian engineer (1878-1951)
When was Herman Voldemar Reier born?
Herman Voldemar Reier was born on 13 May 1878.
When did Herman Voldemar Reier die?
Herman Voldemar Reier died on 29 October 1951.
What was Herman Voldemar Reier's occupation?
Herman Voldemar Reier was an architect and engineer.
What nationality was Herman Voldemar Reier?
Herman Voldemar Reier was Estonian.
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