Paul Viiding

Poet

Birthday May 22, 1904

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Estonia

DEATH DATE Jun 27, 1962 (58)

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About

Twentieth-century Estonian poet, author, and literary critic who belonged to the circle of Arbujad poets.

Before Fame

He studied mathematics at the University of Tartu.

Trivia

He was greatly influenced by the work of T.S. Eliot.

Family Life

He had four children with his wife, Linda Viiding. His son, Juhan Viiding, rose to prominence in the 1970s as both a poet and an actor.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as fellow writer Oskar Luts.