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Leida Tigane

1908 – 1983

Estonian writer

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About Leida Tigane

Lived 1908 – 1983 (aged 74). Leida Tigane was an Estonian writer, newspaper editor and journalist.

Leida Tigane (21 May 1908 Tartu – 13 February 1983 Tallinn) was an Estonian prose and children's writer.

In 1927, she graduated from Girls' Gymnasium of Estonian Youth Education Society. After that, she had several jobs: working for the scientific publisher Teaduslik Kirjandus, working for the newspaper Postimees, and working for the cultural newspaper Sirp ja Vasar.

From 1949, she was a member of CPSU.

Works "Hunt ja kutsikas" (1948) "Jutte lastele" (1955) "Lugu kahest laisast varesest" (1959) "Mina oskan paremini" (1952) "Peremees ja sulane" (1958) "Seitse pastlapaari" (1974) "Tera siit ja teine sealt" (1968) "Vanaema maja" (1946) "Vikerkaar" "Sõber meriröövel" "Palun seda härrat"

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Important facts

Born
21 May 1908, Tartu
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 February 1983, Tallinn
Occupation
Writer, newspaper editor, journalist
Nationality
Estonia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leida Tigane?

Estonian writer (1908-1983)

When was Leida Tigane born?

Leida Tigane was born on 21 May 1908 in Tartu.

When did Leida Tigane die?

Leida Tigane died on 13 February 1983 in Tallinn.

What was Leida Tigane's occupation?

Leida Tigane was a writer, newspaper editor and journalist.

What nationality was Leida Tigane?

Leida Tigane was Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leida Tigane

· Wikidata: Q16406883

· DBpedia: Leida Tigane

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