Johan Mey

Johan Mey (also Johann Mey, Juhan Mei; November 19, 1867 – April 5, 1927) was an Estonian navigator, hydrographer, surveyor, and military officer (a lieutenant colonel).

Early life and education Johan Mey came from a family of seafarers from Hiiumaa, where he was born in the village of Sääre to Madis Mei (or Mey; 1837–1920) From there, he chose to return to Estonia in 1920. Among their daughters, Kristine Mei (1895–1969) was a sculptor and book illustrator, Lydia Mei (1896–1965) was a watercolorist, and Natalie Mei (1900–1975) was a painter and graphic artist. Another daughter, Helene (Leena) Mei (1898–1926), died of tuberculosis at a young age.