Eduard Vääri
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Eduard Vääri (26 June 1926 Lapetukme, Valguta Parish – 17 May 2005) was an Estonian linguist.[1]
In 1950 he graduated from Tartu University. Since 1951 he taught at Tartu University, since 1978 a professor. 1976-1978 he taught Estonian language at Helsinki University.[1]
His main fields of research were: Livonian language and culture, general linguistics, teaching of Estonian language.[1]
In 1999 he established the organization Estonian Language Protection Association (Estonian: Eesti Keele Kaitse Ühing).[1]
Awards:
- 2001: Wiedemann Language Award[1]
- 2004: Order of the White Star, IV class.[2]
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Vääri, Eduard - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". entsyklopeedia.ee. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Eduard Vääri". www.president.ee. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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