About Richard Janno
Lived 1899 – 1942 (aged 43). Richard Janno was an Estonian journalist, writer and teacher.
Richard Janno (January 10, 1900 – December 29, 1942) was an Estonian writer, journalist, and teacher. He wrote under the pseudonyms Juhan Pahlbärk, Tristan, and Koterman. the son of the shoemaker Hans Janno (1865–1907) and Caroline Weikmann (a.k.a. Karoline Vegman, 1866–?).
After graduating from Tallinn Secondary School in 1919,
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Who was Richard Janno?
Estonian writer, journalist (1900-1942)
When was Richard Janno born?
Richard Janno was born on 29 December 1899 in Tallinn.
When did Richard Janno die?
Richard Janno died on 29 December 1942 in Elva.
What was Richard Janno's occupation?
Richard Janno was a journalist, writer and teacher.
What nationality was Richard Janno?
Richard Janno was Estonian.
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