About Karl Menning
Lived 1874 – 1941 (aged 66). Karl Menning was an Estonian theatre director, diplomat, theatre manager, director and theaterintendant.
Karl Menning (11 May 1874 in Tartu – 5 March 1941 in Tartu) was an Estonian theatre director, critic and diplomat.
In 1902, he graduated from University of Tartu's department of religion. In 1906-1914, he was the first theatre director of Vanemuine theatre.
From 1921 until 1933, he was the Estonian minister to Germany. In 1925, he was appointed the Estonian minister to Austria and in 1931 to Hungary. From 1934 until 1937, he was the Estonian minister to Latvia.
In Tartu, there is the monument to Menning. The monument was created by Mare Mikhof, and was erected in 2006.
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Who was Karl Menning?
Estonian theatre director (1874-1941)
When was Karl Menning born?
Karl Menning was born on 11 May 1874 in Tartu.
When did Karl Menning die?
Karl Menning died on 5 March 1941 in Tartu.
What was Karl Menning's occupation?
Karl Menning was a theatre director, diplomat, theatre manager, director and theaterintendant.
What nationality was Karl Menning?
Karl Menning was Estonian.
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