Jakob Hurt

Philosopher

Birthday July 22, 1839

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Estonia

DEATH DATE Jan 13, 1907 (67)

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About

An Estonian theologist and linguist who was prominent in the late 19th century.

Before fame

He was a member of the Estonian Students' Society.

Trivia

His best-known work was his dissertation on "pure" -ne stem nouns.

Family life

He was raised in Himmaste, Estonia.

Associated with

He was born in the same country as composer Heino Eller.