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Jaan Kaplinski

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Estonian poet, philosopher, translator, politician and culture critic (1941-2021)

WritersLived 1941 to 2021 · aged 80
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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.

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Jaan Kaplinski performing during Tallinn Literature Festival in May 2009Jaan Kaplinski performing during Tallinn Literature Festival in May 2009

Awards 11

2016European Prize for Literature
2006Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class
2004Literary award of Viru county
2004Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
2003Max Jacob Prize
2001Vilenica Prize
2000Knight of the Legion of Honour
1997Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class
1992Eino Leino Prize
1968Juhan Liiv Poetry Award
honorary citizen of Tartu

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About this person

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2021 · aged 80
Written about in
28 languages

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