Isidor Levin
Latvian-Estonian-Jewish theologian, folklorist, and fairy tale scholar (1919-2018) · Latvia · On the map · Academics · Died at 98
Isidor Levin was a Latvian Jewish-born Soviet/Estonian folklorist, narrative researcher, theologian, and Professor Emeritus at the St. Petersburg Institute of Religion and Philosophy.
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2018Died24 July 20182004Friedrich Gundolf PrizeAward2001Order of the White Star, 4th ClassAward1989European Fairy Tale AwardAward1987Pitrè PrizeAward1919Born20 September 1919
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Levin was an internationally recognized folklorist, who supported the study of Estonian culture and helped Estonian researchers continue their work during the Soviet occupation.
Country
Latvia
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2018 · aged 98
