About Vello Salo
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 93). Vello Salo was an Estonian translator, theologian, historian, journalist, publisher and writer.
Vello Salo (until 1945 Endel Vaher; 5 November 1925 Võisiku Parish, Viljandi County – 21 April 2019 Tallinn) was an Estonian Catholic cleric, essayist, translator. He was a notable promoter of Estonian literature in exile. He was a Catholic.
During WW II, he joined with Finnish Infantry Regiment 200.
On September 25, 2018, he met Pope Francis in Tallinn during his Apostolic Visit to Estonia.
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Who was Vello Salo?
Estonian theologian and essayist (1925-2019)
When was Vello Salo born?
Vello Salo was born on 5 November 1925 in Lalsi.
When did Vello Salo die?
Vello Salo died on 21 April 2019 in Tallinn.
What was Vello Salo's occupation?
Vello Salo was a translator, theologian, historian, journalist, publisher and writer.
What nationality was Vello Salo?
Vello Salo was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vello Salo. https://biography.guide/vello-salo/
MLA: "Vello Salo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vello-salo/.
Chicago: "Vello Salo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vello-salo/.
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