Henrik Visnapuu

Poet

Birthday January 2, 1890

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Estonia

DEATH DATE Apr 3, 1951 (61)

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About

Estonian poet and writer who rose to prominence during the first half of the twentieth century. A prominent member of the Siuru literary group, he is known for such works as Talihari and Ad astra.

Before Fame

He published his first poetic work, Amores, in 1917.

Trivia

As a journalist, he wrote for a publication called Tallinna Teataja.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Reola, Estonia. He immigrated to the United States in 1949 and lived the remainder of his life in New York.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as fellow poet Ivar Ivask.