About Jüri Parijõgi
Lived 1892 – 1941 (aged 48). Jüri Parijõgi was an Estonian teacher, writer and military personnel.
Jüri Parijõgi (until 1935 Jüri Parinbak or Jüri Parinbach; 2 September 1892 – 9 July 1941) was an Estonian children's writer and teacher. He is regarded as the first Estonian writer who wrote almost only for children and young people.
He took part in World War I and in the Estonian War of Independence.
From 1929 to 1931 he studied in the Faculty of Philosophy at University of Tartu.
He died on 9 July 1941 in Tartu Prison, being a victim of the mass murder by the NKVD.
Works 1926: story "Semendivabrik" ('Cement Works') 1930: story "Jaksuküla poisid" ('The Jaksuküla Boys') 1937: story "Teraspoiss" ('Steel Boy')
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Who was Jüri Parijõgi?
Estonian writer and teacher (1892-1941)
When was Jüri Parijõgi born?
Jüri Parijõgi was born on 2 September 1892 in Kunda-Malla Rural Municipality.
When did Jüri Parijõgi die?
Jüri Parijõgi died on 9 July 1941 in Tartu.
What was Jüri Parijõgi's occupation?
Jüri Parijõgi was a teacher, writer and military personnel.
What nationality was Jüri Parijõgi?
Jüri Parijõgi was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jüri Parijõgi. https://biography.guide/juri-parijogi/
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