Jaan Kaplinski

Estonian poet, philosopher, translator, politician and culture critic (1941-2021) · Estonia · On the map · Writers · Died at 80

Jaan Kaplinski was an Estonian poet, philosopher, politician, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical schools.

Jaan Kaplinski is read about 20 times a day, in 34 languages.

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2021Died8 August 20212016European Prize for LiteratureAward2006Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd ClassAward2004Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAwardLiterary award of Viru countyAward2003Max Jacob PrizeAward2001Vilenica PrizeAward2000Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1997Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th ClassAward1992Eino Leino PrizeAward1968Juhan Liiv Poetry AwardAward1941Born22 January 1941