About Jaan Jaago
Lived 1887 – 1949 (aged 62). Jaan Jaago was an Estonian amateur wrestler and police officer.
Jaan Jaago (6 July 1887 Luunja Parish, Kreis Dorpat – 28 August 1949 Berlin) was an Estonian wrestler.
1913–1915, 1924-1926 and 1928 he won three times World Wrestling Championships.
In 1921 he moved to Germany.
He died in 1949 and in 1950 his ashes were transported to Estonia and interred to Tallinn Forest Cemetery.
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Who was Jaan Jaago?
Estonian amateur wrestler (1887-1949)
When was Jaan Jaago born?
Jaan Jaago was born on 6 July 1887 in Luunja Rural Municipality.
When did Jaan Jaago die?
Jaan Jaago died on 28 August 1949 in Berlin.
What was Jaan Jaago's occupation?
Jaan Jaago was an amateur wrestler and police officer.
What nationality was Jaan Jaago?
Jaan Jaago was Estonian.
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