About Jaan Lõo
Lived 1872 – 1939 (aged 67). Jaan Lõo was an Estonian poet, politician, lawyer and writer.
Jaan Lõo (6 February 1872 Holstre Parish, Viljandi County – 18 February 1939 Tallinn) was an Estonian Supreme Court judge, poet and politician. He was a member of Estonian Constituent Assembly. On 16 December 1919, he resigned his position and he was replaced by Harald Normak. His collection of poems Nägemised, published in 196, contains mainly patriotic poetry and verses of ancient traditions.
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Who was Jaan Lõo?
Estonian politician and poet (1872-1939)
When was Jaan Lõo born?
Jaan Lõo was born on 6 February 1872 in Holstre.
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Jaan Lõo died on 18 February 1939 in Tallinn.
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Jaan Lõo was a poet, politician, lawyer and writer.
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Jaan Lõo was Estonian.
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