Juhan Peegel
Estonian journalist, linguist and writer
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Juhan Peegel ([ˈjuhɑn ˈpeːɡel], |19 May 1919 Reina, Saare County, Estonia – 6 November 2007[citation needed]) was an Estonian journalist, linguist and writer.[1]
Juhan Peegel | |
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 Peegel (center) in 1985 | |
| Born | 19 May 1919 |
| Died | 6 November 2007 (aged 88) Tartu, Estonia |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Tartu University |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Tartu University |
From 1941 to 1945, he served as a soldier in the 8th Estonian Rifle Corps.[1]
In 1951, he graduated from Tartu University.[1]
From 1947 to 1952, he worked at the editorial office of the newspaper Edasi.[1]
He began lecturing at Tartu University in 1952.[1]
In 1977, he became a member of Estonian Academy of Sciences.[1]
