About Jakob Westholm
Lived 1877 – 1935 (aged 57). Jakob Westholm was a Russian and Estonian pedagogue, politician and head teacher.
Jakob Westholm (11 May 1877 in Palmse Parish (now Haljala Parish), Kreis Wierland – 9 March 1935 in Tallinn) was an Estonian educator and politician. He was a member of the I, II, III and IV Riigikogu, representing the Estonian People's Party.
He was not an original member of I Riigikogu, but was chosen in order to replace Adam Bachmann. Westholm was instrumental in helping to create the legal and foundational basis of the Estonian education system.
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Who was Jakob Westholm?
Estonian pedagogue and politician (1877-1935)
When was Jakob Westholm born?
Jakob Westholm was born on 12 May 1877 in Palmse manor.
When did Jakob Westholm die?
Jakob Westholm died on 9 March 1935 in Tallinn.
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Jakob Westholm was a pedagogue, politician and head teacher.
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Jakob Westholm was Russian and Estonian.
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