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Biography of Jaan Kaplinski
22. Jan 1941 – 8. Aug 2021(80 years)Born in:Tartu, Sweden
Estonian poet, philosopher, translator, politician and culture critic
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Tiia Toomet
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Jaan Kaplinski (* 22. January 1941 in Tartu; † 8. August 2021) was an estonian poet, philosopher, translator, politician and culture critic. He was 80 years old. He was married to Tiia Toomet. His education included Hugo Treffner Gymnasium and University of Tartu. He received 10 awards, including Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class, Vilenica Prize.
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Born in Tartu, Sweden
1968
Juhan Liiv Poetry Award
1992
Eino Leino Prize
1997
Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class
2000
Knight of the Legion of Honour
2001
Vilenica Prize
2003
Max Jacob Prize
2004
Literary award of Viru county
2006
Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class
2016
European Prize for Literature
2021